“The Unyielding Judge: A Tribute to Justice A.N. Grover’s Legacy”

At the launch of ‘The Unyielding Judge: The Life and Legacy of Justice A.N. Grover,’ Attorney General R. Venkataramani highlighted the importance of judicial integrity, reflecting on how a judge’s resistance to temptation defines their stature in human values. The event paid tribute to Justice Grover, renowned for his role in the landmark 1973 Kesavananda Bharti case, which upheld the basic structure doctrine of the Indian Constitution.

Judicial Integrity and Legacy

Venkataramani praised Justice Grover’s unwavering commitment to the law, emphasizing that a judge’s ability to resist temptations places them in the highest tier of humanity’s values. He noted that this quality is crucial in safeguarding constitutional principles and the liberty of the nation. This also marked a significant moment as it was the first time Venkataramani spoke about a judge who shaped India’s constitutional history.

Insightful Contributions

The event also featured reflections from former cabinet minister Salman Khurshid and retired Justice S.K. Katriar, who shared their perspectives on Justice Grover’s contribution to constitutional law.

Attorney General R. Venkataramani

Born on April 13, 1950, in Puducherry, Venkataramani is a seasoned lawyer with over 40 years of experience in the Supreme Court. Having worked with eminent lawyers like P.P. Rao, he was appointed as Senior Advocate in 1997 and went on to serve as a member of the Law Commission. His rise culminated in his appointment as Attorney General, where he plays a pivotal role in advising the government and representing it in key Supreme Court cases.

Role of Attorney General

The Attorney General serves as the chief legal advisor to the central government, representing it in the Supreme Court in crucial matters. Their role is to provide expert legal counsel and ensure that the government’s interests are safeguarded in the highest courts of the land.

Summary of the news

Why in News	Key Points
Launch of book ‘The Unyielding Judge: The Life and Legacy of Justice A.N. Grover’	– Attorney General R. Venkataramani emphasized judicial integrity at the book launch.
	– Justice A.N. Grover was part of the 13-judge bench in the 1973 Kesavananda Bharti case.
	– The Kesavananda Bharti case upheld the Basic Structure Doctrine of the Indian Constitution.
	– R. Venkataramani stated that a judge’s resistance to temptation defines their role in society.
Justice A.N. Grover	– Known for his role in the Kesavananda Bharti case (1973).
Attorney General R. Venkataramani	– Born on April 13, 1950, in Puducherry.
	– Enrolled as an advocate in the Tamil Nadu Bar Council in 1977.
	– Worked with Senior Advocate P.P. Rao in 1979 and established an independent practice in 1982.
	– Appointed as Senior Advocate by the Supreme Court in 1997.
	– Appointed as Attorney General of India in 2013.
Kesavananda Bharti Case (1973)	– Landmark case where the Basic Structure Doctrine was upheld by the Supreme Court.
	– Ruled that Parliament cannot amend the basic structure of the Constitution, preserving its core principles.
Basic Structure Doctrine	– Asserts that certain core features of the Constitution cannot be altered by constitutional amendments.
Role of Attorney General	– Top law officer of the government, advising and representing the government in the Supreme Court.