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Hans Raj Khanna (3 July 1912 – 25 February 2008) [citation needed] was an Indian judge, jurist and advocate who propounded the basic structure doctrine in 1973 and attempted to uphold civil liberties during the time of Emergency in India in a lone dissenting judgement in 1976.
Justice Hans Raj Khanna. Mr. Justice Hans Raj Khanna, Born on July 3, 1912; Educated at D.A.V. High School, Amritsar (1918 to 1928); Hindu College, Amritsar (1928 to 1930); Khalsa College, Amritsar (1930 to 1932);Law College, Lahore (1932 to 1934); Enrolled as Pleader; Practised at Amritsar till January, 1952 when appointed District and ...
Sep 12, 2023 · This article delves into the life and legacy of Chief Justice Khanna, shedding light on his remarkable contributions to the Indian legal system. Early Life and Education. Hans Raj Khanna, popularly known as H.R. Khanna, was born on July 3, 1912, in Amritsar, Punjab.
Feb 25, 2021 · Justice H.R. Khanna deserves his own niche and spotlight in the history of the growth of liberalism in the Indian context. He pushed forth the values of liberty in a time where it was being muffled by the State, and that too, at the cost of a glorious career.
Oct 7, 2021 · Justice Hans Raj Khanna’s name is one of the prominent names which echoes in the corridors of the Indian Judiciary as the lone wolf of dissent. A man of dignified stature, he fearlessly fought to save the essence of the constitution and prevent its Identity by upholding the separation of power of the judiciary in the light of the Indian ...
Oct 18, 2013 · Hans Raj Khanna, 70, an Amritsar-born former judge of the Supreme Court came into prominence when he resigned from his post in protest against the appointment of Justice M. H. Baig as the chief justice of India in 1977.
