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Author:   Abhishek Manu Singhvi (Senior Advocate, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India) ,  Lokendra Malik (Advocate, Advocate, Supreme Court of India)
Publisher:   OUP India
Imprint:   OUP India
Dimensions:   Width: 14.80cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 22.40cm
Weight:   0.528kg
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9780199484164

ISBN 10:   0199484163
Pages:   344
Publication Date:   28 June 2018
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Foreword by Gopalkrishna Gandhi L.M. Singhvi: A Tribute by Abhishek Manu Singhvi Introduction PART 1 L.M. Singhvi: A Biographical Sketch PART 2 Selected Writings and Speeches of L.M. Singhvi A. Public Governance and Administration 1. Public Governance and Decentralization of Powers 2. In Defence of Bureaucracy and an Agenda for Reforms 3. President versus Prime Minister 4. The Crisis and the Promise of Democratic Governance in India 5. The Idea and the Vision of Small States in India B. Diplomacy and International Affairs 6. Past, Present, and Future of Africa 7. World Conference on Human Rights 8. Challenges to Indian Professionals in the United Kingdom 9. Global Dialogue 10. Kashmir in the Changing International Environment 11. The Pope Is Dead: Long Live the Pope 12. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 13. Rotary Foundation lecture 14. Address at Royal Society, London 15. Conference on Sustainable Development 16. Towards a Culture of Peace and for establishing a World Parliament of the Global Civil Society 17. Statement at the Regional Meeting of Asia for the World Conference on Human Rights C. Education, Literature, Health, Religion, Arts, and Society 18. Islamic Heritage in the Contemporary Dialogue among Civilizations 19. Freedom and Creativity: Rights and Responsibilities of Indian Authors in Contemporary Time 20. Osmania University Convocation address 21. Educational Reforms in India 22. Horizons of Health Care: Promises to Keep 23. Indology and the Future of Our Past 24. The World Conference of Jains 25. Krishna Menon Memorial Meeting 26. University of Mysore Convocation Address Index About the Editors

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This collection of essays and speeches distils the erudition and contributions of Dr L.M. Singhvi to the worlds of law, politics, social change, and international life. Future generations should benefit from this collection, not merely for its wide wisdom but also imparting many a social meaning to a constitutionally sincere and well-lived life. * Upendra Baxi, Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Warwick, and former Vice-Chancellor, University of Delhi, India * A veritable bouquet of wisdom from an intellectual giant of contemporary Indian public landscape. Remarkable observations on a rich experience of life. * Salman Khurshid, former Union Minister of External Affairs, Law and Justice, India * An institution-builder, and the conscience-keeper of the bar, Dr Singhvi held many positions in his life and made a visible contribution to the nation-building process. He introduced the concept of 'Lok Pal' in the country first time... India's Vibgyor Man reflects his outstanding scholarly personality and views. It indeed makes a serious and interesting reading. * Justice A.K. Sikri, Judge, Supreme Court of India * [Dr Singhvi] made an immense contribution to his motherland and humanity in various capacities. I know no individual who has touched life at so many points. India's Vibgyor Man truly reflects Dr Singhvi's multifaceted personality. Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Dr Lokendra Malik deserve accolades on this wonderful initiative. * Justice Dalveer Bhandari, Judge, International Court of Justice, The Hague, The Netherlands *

'[Dr Singhvi] made an immense contribution to his motherland and humanity in various capacities. I know no individual who has touched life at so many points. India's Vibgyor Man truly reflects Dr Singhvi's multifaceted personality. Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Dr Lokendra Malik deserve accolades on this wonderful initiative.' -Justice Dalveer Bhandari, Judge, International Court of Justice, The Hague, The Netherlands 'An institution-builder, and the conscience-keeper of the bar, Dr Singhvi held many positions in his life and made a visible contribution to the nation-building process. He introduced the concept of 'Lok Pal' in the country first time... India's Vibgyor Man reflects his outstanding scholarly personality and views. It indeed makes a serious and interesting reading.' -Justice A.K. Sikri, Judge, Supreme Court of India 'A veritable bouquet of wisdom from an intellectual giant of contemporary Indian public landscape. Remarkable observations on a rich experience of life.' -Salman Khurshid, former Union Minister of External Affairs, Law and Justice, India 'This collection of essays and speeches distils the erudition and contributions of Dr L.M. Singhvi to the worlds of law, politics, social change, and international life. Future generations should benefit from this collection, not merely for its wide wisdom but also imparting many a social meaning to a constitutionally sincere and well-lived life.' -Upendra Baxi, Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Warwick, and former Vice-Chancellor, University of Delhi, India

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Abhishek Manu Singhvi is a senior advocate in the Supreme Court of India. He is a member of the Rajya Sabha, and former additional solicitor general of India. Lokendra Malik is an advocate in the Supreme Court of India. He has previously taught at the Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi.

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