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Why did a regular judgment by the Allahabad High Court result in the imposition of Emergencyacross India? How did Sanjay Dutt’s arrest under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention)Act affect the law’s future? What was the curious turn of events that led to the back and forthregarding decriminalization of same-sex relationships?In India, whenever the legislature has resorted to petty politics, the judiciary has always stepped into be the nation’s conscience keeper. Passing landmark judgments like the ones against Triple Talaqand honour killings as well as preserving the citizens’ right to identity and expression, the courtsof India have consistently set a high bar when it comes to putting its citizens first. Raising the Barexplores some cases and judgments that have shaped the citizenry and the country going forward.With the cases analysed in detail by one of the country’s foremost lawyers, this book is a must-readto grasp the legal history of modern India.