'Finally, here are sound, sensible answers to deliver quick and fair justice to every Indian citizen!'

Gurcharan Das, author of THE DIFFICULTY OF BEING GOOD

'India's legal system is now the single biggest hurdle to its rise as a global economic power. There is no doubt that it needs urgent surgery and radical ideas. In this very readable book, Anand Prasad provides many views that break with convention. Agree or disagree, India needs to engage with such new thinking.'

Sanjeev Sanyal, economist and author

'A passionate plea for legal reform, Unshackling the Elephant stands out for clarity of thought, felicity of expression and scholarship that traverses across the country's historic, legal and political landscape. It is an invaluable addition to the literature on legal reform with concrete suggestions for action by policymakers.

The book is a must-read for all those interested in reinforcing the role of law as an instrument of justice amid declining standards of political and social morality.'

Ashwani Kumar, former Union Minister for Law and Justice, and senior advocate, Supreme Court of India

'A nation's economic vitality and the strength of its democracy rest on the relationship between the citizen, the market, and the state. This book offers a provocative and brilliant reimagining of that relationship for a 21st-century India. It courageously confronts the legacy of an 'imperial' legal mindset and proposes reforms that are fundamental to a modern, liberal market economy: making the state liable for its actions by reconsidering sovereign immunity, enhancing whistle-blower protections to deter corporate fraud, and even empowering citizens to defend themselves when the state fails. This is the intellectual ammunition needed to dismantle the old structures and build a legal system that fosters both prosperity and freedom.'

Ajay Shah, Professor at National Institute of Public Finance and Policy, New Delhi

'A powerful and timely contribution to the national discourse on legal reform. With the clarity of a seasoned practitioner and the vision of a public-spirited reformer, Anand Prasad navigates the complex intersection of law, policy, and governance. As India's startup ecosystem grows, a modern and responsive legal framework becomes even more critical. This book is a must-read for policymakers, lawyers, and entrepreneurs alike. It diagnoses deep-rooted structural issues and proposes bold, thoughtful ideas that challenge many assumptions we often take for granted.
What makes this book particularly compelling is its nuanced and fresh perspective on widely discussed themes. Even readers who may not agree with every recommendation will find the ideas provocative and intellectually rigorous.'

Shweta Rajpal Kohli, President & CEO, Startup Policy Forum

'Anand has a bunch of new radical and thought-provoking suggestions. Debating these and legislating the ones that draw a wider consensus would hopefully make us a fairer nation, one with a greater ease for doing business and living, a better nation.'

Lalit Bhasin, President of Society of Indian Law Firms