The emergency brings in a series of draconian measures including mass sterilisation drives, slum demolitions and press censorship. The conflict between the court and the government seems to have abated for now. Even the basic structure judgement has been dormant for two years. But suddenly, a bench is constituted to review the judgement. A fresh phase of courtroom drama unfolds as Nani Palkhivala comes to defend the judgement. It is described as his finest hour in court. The Gandhi government moves to make other drastic changes to the Constitution. After that, the emergency is abruptly lifted and elections are held. Guests: Ajoy Bose, AK Ganguli, Arvind Datar, Lawrence Liang, Prashant Bhushan, Rajiv Khanna and Justice Rohinton Nariman. Host: Raghu Karnad Research Manager: Ramya Boddupalli Research: Bhavya Dore, Ramya Boddupalli Legal Research: Aishwarya Chaturvedi Script writing: Bhavya Dore, Ramya Boddupalli Script Editor: Supriya Nair Producer: Gaurav Vaz Sound Design, Score & Title Track: Saachi Rajadhyaksha Mixing & Mastering: Ayan De Advisors: Lawrence Liang, Ranvir Singh, Shyam Divan and Vivek Divan Clips used: 1976 - Emergency era interview with Indira Gandhi during Mauritius Visit Exclusive: LK Advani On The 'Emergency' Comment Anil Divan on habeas corpus case: https://www.youtube.com/live/kWeZgwgZP_0?si=swJxNUqByFYdCrva  RR7640A INDIA MRS GANDHI DEFENDS HER RECORD Indira Gandhi calls for elections: https://www.indiatoday.in/india/video/the-emergency-indira-gandhi-indian-democracy-430486-2015-06-25  Leader Of Janata Party Narayan Arrives To Jaipur To Launch Elections Campaign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9cUuIx2PhI  1977 General Elections - Congress rally at Shajapur in Madhya Pradesh  SYND 25 3 77 DESAI SPEAKING AT A PRESS CONFERENCE IN NEW DELHI RR7717 INDIA: POST-ELECTION REPORT https://www.anildivanfoundation.org/season-2