Honorable Mention, Bernard S. Cohn Book Prize
This book, written by Mayur Suresh, offers an in-depth ethnography of terrorism trials in New Delhi, India. It explores how everyday life in the courtroom is made possible by legal procedures and technical details.
Contents
Where terrorism trials are often viewed through the lens of the security state and Hindu nationalism, Suresh shows how defendants experience these processes. Through meticulous engagement with legal formalities, defendants become skilled in writing petitions, build relationships with police officers, and develop a cautious hope in the legal system, despite the presence of torture stories, unlawful detention, and false accusations.
These legal technical aspects are of great importance in the process and take on an ethical charge. The files are places where reality is constructed, petitions offer a path to the future, and procedures lead to unexpected bonds between police and defendants.
Language and Usage
- Language: English
- Suitable for: higher education, research, legal studies
- Language Level: Academic
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