Case studies on the Indian economy

Saurabh Kirpal's book is a useful guide to understanding the turns and twists of India's economic policy-making - from a relatively free enterprise environment to socialism to economic liberalisation

Fifteen Judgments: Cases That Shaped India’s Financial Landscape

Author: Saurabh Kirpal

Publisher: Penguin

Pages: 260+XVIII

Price: Rs 599

An attempt at understanding India’s economic policy landscape through the prism of 15 important judgements delivered by the country’s apex court is a novel and useful exercise. Saurabh Kirpal, a practising lawyer of repute who has been in the news for a variety of reasons, has written an interesting book to present that unique perspective. His book offers a glimpse into how some of the major economic policy decisions in independent India evolved and passed the test of judicial review.

But what stands out in Mr Kirpal’s recounting