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Upendra Baxi
The writer is professor of law, University of Warwick,and former vice chancellor of Universities of South Gujarat and Delhi.
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Rekindling our institutionsSubscriber Only
April 14, 2018 01:26 IST
Any reform of the judicial system will have to come from within the court
Sat, Apr 14, 2018
A New Ecology for EducationSubscriber Only
February 24, 2018 01:13 IST
Tackling the old question of what’s ailing Indian universities with solutions that build well on traditional prescriptions for the system
Sat, Feb 24, 2018
When judges dissentSubscriber Only
January 18, 2018 00:00 IST
The ultimate guarantee of fairness as justice lie with the justices themselves
Thu, Jan 18, 2018
A great betrayalSubscriber Only
December 11, 2017 00:04 IST
State impunity continues for acts of torture. Lawmakers and court have not stepped up to their duty
Mon, Dec 11, 2017
Opening new doorsSubscriber Only
August 30, 2017 00:36 IST
The Right to Privacy affirms, for the 21st century, the vision of a ‘constitutional renaissance’
Wed, Aug 30, 2017
Re-arming the lawSubscriber Only
July 21, 2017 01:11 IST
In the wake of the new violence, the targeted killings bill must be revived and owned by all
Fri, Jul 21, 2017
The sword of global justiceSubscriber Only
May 25, 2017 00:51 IST
In Jadhav case, ICJ shows creativity by balancing its powers with principle of state sovereignty and consent
Thu, May 25, 2017
A justice more completeSubscriber Only
April 24, 2017 00:11 IST
SC promises closure in Babri demolition case. But what of the perils of memory and age, the problem of delay?
Mon, Apr 24, 2017
Money bills and othersSubscriber Only
April 04, 2017 00:05 IST
An omnibus Finance Bill violates canons of constitutional propriety
Tue, Apr 04, 2017
Many meanings of corruptionSubscriber Only
March 06, 2017 00:13 IST
The Supreme Court’s recent reading of the law of contempt comes as a welcome relief
Mon, Mar 06, 2017
Unfair to justicesSubscriber Only
December 12, 2016 00:02 IST
Criticising the Supreme Court on the basis of one decision is being uncharitable to the institution.
Mon, Dec 12, 2016
Managing mistrustSubscriber Only
August 24, 2016 00:00 IST
The tension between the executive and judiciary could play out in creative, or destructive, ways
Wed, Aug 24, 2016
Securing the codeSubscriber Only
July 20, 2016 00:45 IST
The endeavour for a common civil law must be to end discrimination, and not stamp majority might
Wed, Jul 20, 2016
How not to recall an iconSubscriber Only
April 18, 2016 00:25 IST
India has not matched Ambedkar’s poignant urgency for swift action against social apartheid
Mon, Apr 18, 2016
How to govern dissentSubscriber Only
February 27, 2016 00:25 IST
It’s time to decriminalise speech-related conduct, making such offences bailable and negotiable.
Sat, Feb 27, 2016
Supreme errorSubscriber Only
December 24, 2015 00:06 IST
The court has misread the constitutional right to adult suffrage, which includes right to contest and to vote.
Thu, Dec 24, 2015
Constitution Day afterSubscriber Only
December 03, 2015 00:06 IST
Parliament would better celebrate Ambedkar by declaring war on unconstitutional evils like untouchability.
Thu, Dec 03, 2015
NJAC verdict: The 3 decisions establish one simple fact – judicial review is a constitutional affairSubscriber Only
October 20, 2015 00:13 IST
NJAC verdict underscores justice rests on mutual respect among institutions, not brute executive will.
Tue, Oct 20, 2015
Emergency’s useful scarsSubscriber Only
July 01, 2015 00:00 IST
The Shah Commission report should be made compulsory reading in schools and colleges.
Wed, Jul 01, 2015Snap judgmentSubscriber Only
May 19, 2015 00:00 IST
Were the court’s restrictions on government advertisements really dictated by ‘democratic wisdom’?
Tue, May 19, 2015Freedom most reasonableSubscriber Only
March 31, 2015 00:48 IST
SC’s resounding words while striking down 66A apply not just to internet but to all media.
Tue, Mar 31, 2015
No playthingSubscriber Only
February 04, 2015 00:00 IST
Legislators are bound to uphold the basic structure of a secular, socialist Constitution.
Wed, Feb 04, 2015
A darker shade of greenSubscriber Only
December 27, 2014 00:00 IST
Many national environmental groups have welcomed the decision and the NGT’s 14-point action agenda for Delhi.
Sat, Dec 27, 2014
Rebel with a causeSubscriber Only
December 06, 2014 00:00 IST
Justice Iyer believed in the human right to have rights
Sat, Dec 06, 2014
A matter of proprietySubscriber Only
September 08, 2014 00:14 IST
Can a recently retired CJI be appointed governor — is not a legal question.
Mon, Sep 08, 2014Journalism of Courage
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