In an original study of the relationship between state and civil society in Pakistan, Paula Newberg demonstrates how, over the course of almost five decades, the courts have influenced the development of its constitutions and state structure. By examining judicial decisions, particularly at times of political crisis, she considers how tensions within the judiciary, and between courts and other state institutions, have affected the ways political society views itself, and explores the effects of these debates on the organization of political power.
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"...argued with impressive skill and careful scholarship based on legal archives, published sources, and interviews." American Historial Review
"Newberg, a political scientist, has written a fascinating account of the delicate role played by the courts of Pakistan in mediating the relationship between state and society in a country faced by a history of civil unrest, social tension, and the absence of a constitutional consensus. ...clearly written...Newberg's book will be of interest to lawyers, judges, scholars, and politicians and is a major contribution to Pakistan studies." Choice
"This book is essential for anyone seeking to understand Pakistan. ...[Newberg's] study of how protagonists have tried to use the courts, and with what effects, conveys a keen appreciation of the predicaments of Pakistan and Pakistanis." Robin Jeffrey, Law & History Review
"Newberg, a political scientist, has written a fascinating account of the delicate role played by the courts of Pakistan in mediating the relationship between state and society in a country faced by a history of civil unrest, social tension, and the absence of a constitutional consensus. ...clearly written...Newberg's book will be of interest to lawyers, judges, scholars, and politicians and is a major contribution to Pakistan studies." Choice
"This book is essential for anyone seeking to understand Pakistan. ...[Newberg's] study of how protagonists have tried to use the courts, and with what effects, conveys a keen appreciation of the predicaments of Pakistan and Pakistanis." Robin Jeffrey, Law & History Review
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In a penetrating and original study of the relationship between state and civil society in Pakistan, this work demonstrates how, over the course of almost five decades, the courts have influenced the development of its constitutions and the structure of the state.
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In the forty-five years since its independence, Pakistan has struggled with constitutions, governments and the structure of the state. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
civil court powers, summary military court, revived constitution, superior judiciary, writ jurisdiction, justiciable rights, praetorian state, martial law regulations, martial law administrator, revolutionary legality, martial law government, presidential ordinances, martial law state, necessity doctrine, martial law authorities, special military courts, martial law orders, basic democracies, new constituent assembly, martial law regime, advisory jurisdiction, provincial autonomy, judicial autonomy, constitutional instruments, writ petitions Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Supreme Court, Ayub Khan, General Zia, Justice Munir, East Pakistan, Yahya Khan, Justice Cornelius, National Assembly, People's Party, West Pakistan, One Unit, Tamizuddin Khan, Nusrat Bhutto, Federation of Pakistan, Asma Jilani, Awami League, Justice Hamoodur Rahman, Attorney General, Benazir Bhutto, Nawaz Sharif, Objectives Resolution, Government of Pakistan, Muslim League, Ziaur Rahman, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto New!
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In the forty-five years since its independence, Pakistan has struggled with constitutions, governments and the structure of the state. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
civil court powers, summary military court, revived constitution, superior judiciary, writ jurisdiction, justiciable rights, praetorian state, martial law regulations, martial law administrator, revolutionary legality, martial law government, presidential ordinances, martial law state, necessity doctrine, martial law authorities, special military courts, martial law orders, basic democracies, new constituent assembly, martial law regime, advisory jurisdiction, provincial autonomy, judicial autonomy, constitutional instruments, writ petitions Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Supreme Court, Ayub Khan, General Zia, Justice Munir, East Pakistan, Yahya Khan, Justice Cornelius, National Assembly, People's Party, West Pakistan, One Unit, Tamizuddin Khan, Nusrat Bhutto, Federation of Pakistan, Asma Jilani, Awami League, Justice Hamoodur Rahman, Attorney General, Benazir Bhutto, Nawaz Sharif, Objectives Resolution, Government of Pakistan, Muslim League, Ziaur Rahman, Zulfikar Ali Bhutto New!
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