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AT THE PLEASURE OF HIS MAJESTY: I.M. Lall and the Case That Shook the Crown
Publisher:
Rupa Publications India
| Author:
Chander M. Lall
| Language:
English
| Format:
Paperback
Publisher:
Rupa Publications India
Author:
Chander M. Lall
Language:
English
Format:
Paperback
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‘This book is a pleasant read on a Saturday afternoon, and leaves the reader with an intriguing
mix of sadness and happiness.’
—P. Chidambaram, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
The year was 1948, and a landmark verdict was handed down by the Privy Council, the highest
court of appeal for the entire Commonwealth, at the time. For the first time in the history of the
Empire, a subject had won against the British Empire. In 1937, Inder Mohan Lall, an Indian Civil
Service (ICS) officer, invited the wrath of the Empire when he stood up to protect India’s national
treasures. It cost him dearly, as it manifested in his suspension from service as the district and
sessions judge. This marked the beginning of a long battle for justice, which concluded in 1948 with the Privy Council reversing his dismissal and his reinstatement in the verdict of High Commissioner
for India and the High Commissioner for Pakistan vs. I.M. Lall. This case formed the foundation
of Article 311 of the Constitution of India, stipulating due process to be followed before any civil
service officer is removed or reduced in rank.
At the Pleasure of His Majesty provides a detailed overview of the case as well as the events that led
up to it, including what his Hindu family based in Lahore went through during Partition.
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‘This book is a pleasant read on a Saturday afternoon, and leaves the reader with an intriguing
mix of sadness and happiness.’
—P. Chidambaram, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
The year was 1948, and a landmark verdict was handed down by the Privy Council, the highest
court of appeal for the entire Commonwealth, at the time. For the first time in the history of the
Empire, a subject had won against the British Empire. In 1937, Inder Mohan Lall, an Indian Civil
Service (ICS) officer, invited the wrath of the Empire when he stood up to protect India’s national
treasures. It cost him dearly, as it manifested in his suspension from service as the district and
sessions judge. This marked the beginning of a long battle for justice, which concluded in 1948 with the Privy Council reversing his dismissal and his reinstatement in the verdict of High Commissioner
for India and the High Commissioner for Pakistan vs. I.M. Lall. This case formed the foundation
of Article 311 of the Constitution of India, stipulating due process to be followed before any civil
service officer is removed or reduced in rank.
At the Pleasure of His Majesty provides a detailed overview of the case as well as the events that led
up to it, including what his Hindu family based in Lahore went through during Partition.
About Author
Chander M. Lall is a designated senior advocate practising law largely in the Delhi High Court
and the Supreme Court of India. He founded the law firm Lall & Sethi in 1994, of which he was
the managing partner till 2017. He has contributed as a writer to many publications, including
Trademark Law and the Internet and Trademark Anti-Counterfeiting in the Asia-Pacific published
by the International Trademark Association. He is considered an authority on intellectual property
law and has been lead counsel in many groundbreaking decisions on the subject.
The author is a cyclist and an outdoor enthusiast, engaging frequently in skiing, surfing, scuba
diving, kayaking, rafting, mountaineering and rock climbing. He is a keen collector of artefacts and
a naturalist at heart.
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