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Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh Pal
Vidarbha, in Maharashtra’s north-eastern region, has been fertile ground for social reformers and intellectuals. It has played a vital role in shaping the nation, with its social, cultural, and political currents enriching India's civilization. One such luminary from Yavatmal was Kazi Syed Karimuddin, a distinguished criminal lawyer who played a critical role in drafting the Indian Constitution.
Karimuddin actively engaged in Yavatmal’s social, legal, judicial, and political circles. He participated in the Constituent Assembly (1947-50), framing the Constitution, and served in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly (1947-52) when it was known as the Central Province. Later, he was a Rajya Sabha member (1954-58). He earned a law degree from Aligarh Muslim University and became a notable litigator in privacy, emergency provisions, and proportional representation.
Karimuddin proposed an amendment in the Constituent Assembly, modeled after the American Constitution, to make the right to privacy a fundamental right. However, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar only offered reserved support. Article 20 states that no person shall be convicted except under a law in force at the time of the act, prosecuted twice for the same offence, or compelled to be a witness against themselves.
This book outlines Karimuddin’s remarkable career as a criminal lawyer and a pioneer of the right to privacy. It traces the journey of privacy rights from his amendment to the Puttaswamy case, which extensively shaped its legal framework.
Moin Qazi
An economist by training and a development development professional by practice, Moin Qazi is an author, researcher and development professional who has spent four decades in the development sector. He is a firm believer in learning from communities in their environments. Qazi began his early career as a development journalist. While still at college, he began writing on issues relating to the plight of child labourers and leading efforts against it. His work ultimately received the attention of Indian courts, leading to a series of reforms for child labourers.
Qazi has a rare blend of solid grassroots and institutional-level experience in the development and finance sectors. He has focused on understanding the complex lives of low-income people and their challenges. Qazi has used the insights to find solutions to address them. He worked for over three decades at the State Bank of India, where he did stellar work in microfinance and was instrumental in rolling out several unique initiatives. He was also associated with NITI Aayog. He has played a crucial role in empowering women and the education of girl children in rural areas, along with efforts to create affordable housing programmes for low-income individuals. He writes regularly for several newspapers and journals.s. He was the editor of SBI house magazine Elephanta, which has won several national awards
He holds PhDs in English and Economics and has authored over a dozen books on diverse subjects.
