Illustrated Cases
Access to Justice : A Multilingual Exploration of Landmark Supreme Court Cases in India
About Illustrated Cases
The illustrated E book of cases of Supreme Court of India first published in English, and now translated into five regional languages, including Hindi, Urdu, Marathi, Malayalam and Bengali. The book is designed to help the general public understand the background to these cases as well as key issues. The translation is an initiative to democratize access to legal information. It attempts to ensure that the understanding of the landmark decisions are accessible to a broader audience, breaking down language barriers. These infographics provide clear and concise explanations of 50 prominent constitutional case summaries of the Supreme Court of India. These judgements have influenced public discourse and contributed to debates on access to justice.
The translation of key constitutional judgments into major Indian languages is an initiative to democratize access to legal information. It attempts to ensure that the understanding of the landmark decisions are accessible to a broader audience, breaking down language barriers. By providing translations, individuals who are not proficient in English, the primary language of legal discourse, can comprehend the intricacies of key rulings. This aims to empower citizens to be informed participants in the justice system.