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Shanti Bhushan
ModernPoliticianIndia1925 — ?
Legal architect of anti-corruption movement.
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Quick Facts
Born
1925
Country
India
Era
Modern
Occupation
Politician
Score Overview
Military (10%)43
Political (20%)68
Influence (20%)55
Legacy (20%)52
Leadership (15%)67
Strategy (15%)60
Total Score57.3
Shanti Bhushan — Complete Timeline
1976 AD
Filed the historic 'Habeas Corpus' petition during EmergencyPolitical Action◆ Major
Shanti Bhushan, as a lawyer, filed a habeas corpus petition challenging the detention of political prisoners during the Emergency. The Supreme Court's controversial judgment upheld the government's power to detain without trial, a major setback for civil liberties.
EmergencyCivil LibertiesLegal
Impact: nationaltragic
1985 AD
Authored the Constitution of India's anti-defection lawReform◆ Major
As Law Minister under Rajiv Gandhi, Shanti Bhushan drafted the 52nd Amendment to the Constitution, which introduced the anti-defection law. This law disqualified elected members from changing parties, aiming to reduce political instability.
ConstitutionAnti-DefectionLaw
Impact: nationalconstructive
2012 AD
Founded the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Political Action◆ Major
Shanti Bhushan was a founding member of the Aam Aadmi Party, which emerged from the India Against Corruption movement. He provided legal and strategic guidance, helping shape the party's anti-corruption platform.
Political PartyAnti-CorruptionAAP
Impact: nationalprogressive
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
6
Tactics
5
Battles
6
Army Scale
5
War Impact
6
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
7
Power
8
Influence
History
9
Global
8
Culture
9
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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