📘 Due Process of Law by Abhinav Chandrachud ⚖️
🔍 A deep dive into one of the most fascinating pillars of constitutional jurisprudence—judicial review & substantive due process!

🧠 This book explores the evolution of "due process" in Indian law, beginning with its outright denial in A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras 🚫 to its landmark acceptance in Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India ✅.

📜 Drawing inspiration from American jurisprudence, the author explains the transformation of due process from a procedural concept into a substantive constitutional guarantee—a journey spanning decades.

📚 Key Highlights Include:
1️⃣ The doctrine's influence on India’s Basic Structure framework
2️⃣ The arbitrariness test under Article 14
3️⃣ The emergence of unenumerated rights under Article 21 (life & personal liberty)

💡 Justice Frankfurter’s description of due process as “elusive” is thoughtfully analysed, shedding light on its complexity and philosophical depth.

🎯 A must-read for:

• ⚖️ Law students seeking conceptual clarity

• 👨‍⚖️ Practitioners and judges analyzing constitutional trends

• 🏛️ Researchers and academics exploring comparative constitutional law