#Review: Case for Ram by Anirudh Sharma & Sridhar Potaraju

Case for Ram
Authors: Anirudh Sharma & Sridhar Potaraju
Publisher: Rupa Publications
Rating: 3.5/5

Case for Ram is one of those rare books that doesn’t just document history — it walks you straight into the heartbeat of it. It asks a monumental question: What happens when divinity enters the docket? And then proceeds to answer it with legal precision, emotional depth, and a storyteller’s clarity.

The book takes us behind the courtroom doors of the Ram Janmabhoomi case, where faith, law, culture, and centuries-old memory converged. The authors don’t sensationalise; they illuminate. We witness how Lord Ram came to be represented as a legal person — a concept as fascinating as it is unprecedented — and how a 92-year-old legal stalwart, K. Parasaran, marshalled intellect, stamina, and spiritual conviction to lead one of the most complicated constitutional battles in Indian history.

What truly stands out is how the narrative balances human drama with legal rigour. From intense strategy sessions to razor-sharp cross-examinations, from archaeological and literary evidence to the internal friction among Hindu litigants — every layer is examined with clarity. Nothing feels rushed. Nothing feels diluted.

The book is rich with cultural resonance, reminding readers that this was not merely a court case — it was a civilisational moment, rooted in centuries of faith and identity. And yet, the writing remains accessible, offering both legal novices and seasoned readers a clear view into the machinery of justice.

Case for Ram succeeds not only as a historical record but as a compelling narrative of belief, nationhood, and the law’s ability to engage with both. It is, truly, a once-in-a-generation chronicle of a once-in-history reckoning.

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