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Supreme Court crisis: Four judges have a plan for CJI Dipak Misra to reform roster, two more join them at meetingSubscriber Only
January 18, 2018 05:12 IST
The proposal, expected to be handed over to the CJI Thursday, deals with formalising a “rational, orderly and transparent system” to allocate cases to different benches of the Supreme Court.
Thu, Jan 18, 2018
How the complaint by four Supreme Court judges goes beyond the judicial sphereSubscriber Only
January 17, 2018 05:42 IST
What makes top Supreme Court judges expressing dissatisfaction with procedures, including how vital cases are being allocated, a key moment.
Wed, Jan 17, 2018Three Supreme Court judges help CJI, four dissenters meet but fail to break the ice, another round todaySubscriber Only
January 17, 2018 05:22 IST
Last Friday, Justices Chelameswar, Gogoi, Lokur and Joseph called a press conference to question the conduct of the CJI, especially on allocation of cases.
Thu, Jan 18, 2018Supreme Court crisis: Back to work but not back to business as usualSubscriber Only
January 16, 2018 04:58 IST
The Indian Express has learnt that the CJI is not considering the suggestion of convening a full court of all judges of the Supreme Court, and has also not notified any meeting of the collegium so far.
Tue, Jan 16, 2018Business as usual in Supreme Court today, no move by CJI Dipak Misra so far to reach out to the four JusticesSubscriber Only
January 15, 2018 05:10 IST
Supreme Court crisis: One of the key points raised by the Justices was the “selective” allocation of cases by the CJI. Calling out the impropriety of the rostering by the Chief Justice didn’t amount to going on a strike, the sources said.
Mon, Jan 15, 2018
Untouchability high in urban UP and Rajasthan, even Delhi: SurveySubscriber Only
January 12, 2018 05:02 IST
According to the survey, 50 per cent of respondents in urban Rajasthan admitted to practising untouchability as did 48 per cent of respondents in urban UP and even 39 per cent of Delhi.
Fri, Jan 12, 2018
No need to re-open Mahatma Gandhi assassination case: Amicus to Supreme CourtSubscriber Only
January 09, 2018 05:54 IST
The amicus curiae, rejecting the contention that the conspiracy to kill Gandhi was by a person other than Nathuram Godse, has detailed aspects of the conspiracy and how it followed an unsuccessful attack on January 20, 1948.
Tue, Jan 09, 2018
Mahatma Gandhi assassination case: Amicus curiae files report, says no need to reinvestigateSubscriber Only
January 08, 2018 12:40 IST
Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated 70 years ago on January 30, 1948, by Nathuram Godse and two persons (including Godse) were hanged for their role in the murder.
Mon, Jan 08, 2018
Electoral Bonds: How they’ll work, how ‘transparent’ they’ll really beSubscriber Only
January 08, 2018 01:00 IST
The Indian Express outlines the new scheme, recalls past attempts at election funding reform in India.
Mon, Jan 08, 2018
Is there a ‘new Gujarat model’ for the Congress and Opposition unity?Subscriber Only
December 18, 2017 18:28 IST
The decline in number of seats won in Gujarat by the BJP, despite the aggressive campaign of a popular PM Modi, a Gujarati and a son of the soil president in Amit Shah, is another cause of concern for it.
Mon, Dec 18, 2017
Meghalaya launches India’s first social audit law Subscriber Only
December 16, 2017 00:32 IST
The legislation — applicable to 11 departments and 21 schemes — was passed on April 4, and was followed by pilot social audits for 26 schemes in 18 villages of the northeastern state.
Sat, Dec 16, 2017
How different was that sundown, 25 years ago, in AyodhyaSubscriber Only
December 05, 2017 17:04 IST
Ayodhya dispute: Since December 6, 1992, ‘chhut-put’ sounds have always conveyed a sense of old stone being ground down.
Tue, Dec 05, 2017
Should hear demolition case first, then title suit: Ayodhya probe judge LiberhanSubscriber Only
December 02, 2017 04:30 IST
Justice Manmohan Singh Liberhan's remarks come days before the Supreme Court starts final hearings in the title suit case from December 5.
Sat, Dec 02, 2017
Gujarat Model, AWOLSubscriber Only
December 02, 2017 00:15 IST
It is missing from the BJP’s campaign for the state. What might replace it?
Sat, Dec 02, 2017
FIRs on ‘obscenity’ rising, Section 67 is new 66A, warn expertsSubscriber Only
November 28, 2017 03:52 IST
Acting as umbrella under which online acts of obscenity can be prosecuted, cases filed under Sector 67 is on the rise, according to figures collated since 2002.
Tue, Nov 28, 2017
Shyam Benegal on Padmavati controversy: Will the government remain a mute spectator?
November 26, 2017 06:00 IST
Filmmaker Shyam Benegal shared his view on the current Padmavati controversy and how to treat history on the big screen. He remembered the time when Shiv Sena had problems with his film Bharat Ek Khoj.
Sun, Nov 26, 2017
Triple talaq: Govt plans to make practice a punishable offence, likely to table Bill in winter sessionSubscriber Only
November 22, 2017 04:53 IST
Sources said recurrent reports of triple talaq continuing in Muslim society despite the Supreme Court judgment spurred the decision to bring in a law with punitive measures
Wed, Nov 22, 2017
Padmavati controversy: Isn’t it the government’s job to prevent threats to filmmakers, asks Shyam Benegal
November 20, 2017 05:34 IST
Veteran director Shyam Benegal, who has been put in charge of drafting new guidelines for CBFC, hits out at the government’s failure to act against those threatening and intimidating Padmavati’s director and actors.
Mon, Nov 20, 2017
Kunwar Narayan (1927-2017): Among the last of the doyens in Hindi literature
November 16, 2017 03:29 IST
He won a series of awards including the Vyas Samman, the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Jnanpith. He was awarded a Padma Bhushan in 2009.
Thu, Nov 16, 2017
Between the FoldsSubscriber Only
November 16, 2017 00:00 IST
Amidst outrage over boxing the sari as a symbol of Hindutva, a look at its many definitions in the country.
Thu, Nov 16, 2017
October Revolution 100 years later: are there any lessons?Subscriber Only
November 07, 2017 00:48 IST
The Russian Revolution took place exactly a hundred years ago — November 6, 1917. While the country it created, the USSR, has since broken up, historian Irfan Habib of AMU tells Seema Chishti there are lessons in the revolution’s legacy.
Tue, Nov 07, 2017Eminent Citizens write to the Committee of Experts on Data Protection FrameworkSubscriber Only
November 06, 2017 03:12 IST
Now, 22 eminent citizens, including a former Chief Justice of a high court, a former CIC, senior advocates, and petitioners in the privacy matter have written to the committee, expressing their discomfiture at the composition of the committee.
Mon, Nov 06, 2017
We must not glorify ancient India… but learn from it: Historian Upinder Singh
October 29, 2017 00:00 IST
Historian Upinder Singh speaks on why thinkers in India have for centuries engaged with the problem of violence, the limits of the ancient tradition of debate and her new book.
Sun, Oct 29, 2017
Drafting change: What the new ‘progressive’ intervention in Uniform Civil Code debate entailsSubscriber Only
October 18, 2017 00:36 IST
The Indian Express explains the background of the Uniform Civil Code debate, and the significance of the citizens’ intervention
Wed, Oct 18, 2017
Uniform Civil Code draft handed over to law panel chiefSubscriber Only
October 12, 2017 02:19 IST
Eight eminent citizens, including scholars, a retired senior Army officer, two Magsaysay award winners, writers, classical singer and a legal luminary have lent their weight to the draft.
Thu, Oct 12, 2017Journalism of Courage
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