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Rekha Sharma
The writer is a former judge of the Delhi High Court
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In Umar Khalid’s case, court has let the process become punishmentSubscriber Only
September 08,2025 07:35:18 AM
It is time for the consumer of justice to raise the banner. That idol of justice, made of clay or stone, has to have a heart that beats.
Mon, Sep 08, 2025
Goodbye, Justice KhannaSubscriber Only
May 14,2025 07:32:45 AM
Outgoing CJI showed a commitment to honesty, integrity
Wed, May 14, 2025
The unanswered questions in Justice Yashwant Varma episodeSubscriber Only
April 03,2025 07:10:33 AM
Not just integrity of judge, but also conduct of investigating agency, is under scanner
Thu, Apr 03, 2025
Justice Shekhar Yadav’s defiance, a challenge to the Supreme Court CollegiumSubscriber Only
February 06,2025 07:11:49 AM
Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav comments do not behove the office of a judge. His refusal to step back calls for response from SC.
Thu, Feb 06, 2025
As CJI, D Y Chandrachud let justice downSubscriber Only
November 18,2024 04:20:28 AM
While it is difficult to foretell how posterity will judge him, he has left a great deal to be desired. Surely, he could have done more to restore people’s faith in the Supreme Court
Mon, Nov 18, 2024
Supreme Court frees Arvind Kejriwal, but ties his handsSubscriber Only
September 15,2024 13:33:53 PM
Bail conditions on the Delhi Chief Minister curtails the Delhi voters’ mandate, reduces him to a figurehead. It also goes against the spirit of the principle that bail and not jail should be the rule
Sun, Sep 15, 2024
In Manish Sisodia case, Supreme Court shows the waySubscriber Only
August 13,2024 07:18:11 AM
It is high time that the trial and high courts recognise their legal and constitutional duty to act in appropriate cases, and not add to the burden of the apex court
Tue, Aug 13, 2024
The voters have given institutions some breathing space. They must use itSubscriber Only
June 13,2024 16:28:38 PM
Election results have shown that rhetoric and theatrics can no longer distract the people from the need to protect democratic values
Thu, Jun 13, 2024
For Bilkis Bano, justice redoneSubscriber Only
January 10,2024 07:50:37 AM
In holding the premature release of Bano’s tormentors as illegal, the Supreme Court has lived up to its constitutional promise
Wed, Jan 10, 2024
JNU VC’s comments on leftists: Who is the ‘us’ she’s talking about?Subscriber Only
October 04,2023 07:40:11 AM
She seems to forget that a university is not a place of learning if it does not fire the mind. The teacher should impart knowledge — guide, but not dwarf the mind
Wed, Oct 04, 2023
Teesta Setalvad bail matter: Supreme Court rescues rule of lawSubscriber Only
July 21,2023 07:07:31 AM
There is an attempt to discredit her by hinting that she was bestowed Padma Shri and became a member of the Planning Commission through her connections. One fails to understand the relevance of the observations to the grant or rejection of bail
Fri, Jul 21, 2023
Wrestlers’ protest: Like in the Mahabharata, those in power have turned a blind eye to their complaintsSubscriber Only
May 31,2023 15:30:51 PM
On the day the new Parliament building was inaugurated, voices for the rule of law and women’s right to live with dignity against injustice was forcefully silenced
Wed, May 31, 2023
Justice Rekha Sharma writes: Bail, not jail should be the rule for all, not a privileged fewSubscriber Only
April 11,2023 07:00:11 AM
Ashish Mishra, accused in the death of eight people in Lakhimpur Kheri, has been granted interim bail. All accused of similar or lesser offences must be treated the same way
Tue, Apr 11, 2023
Justice Rekha Sharma writes: The government must remember: It is the judiciary’s duty to be a voice, not an echoSubscriber Only
January 24,2023 12:23:15 PM
In the tussle between the executive and the judiciary, it must not be forgotten that every institution has to follow its dharma, which is the Constitution of India
Thu, Jan 26, 2023
A citizen’s new year wish list: No banishing of Iqbal, no Kappan in jailSubscriber Only
December 30,2022 07:40:38 AM
Rekha Sharma writes: May the government be less confrontational with the Supreme Court, and may the judiciary stand firm in its commitment to upholding fundamental rights
Sat, Dec 31, 2022
Rekha Sharma writes | Kiren Rijiju must remember: In “opaque” court appointments, government too is guiltySubscriber Only
November 07,2022 16:16:55 PM
While the collegium system is not without its flaws, the law minister’s strong words overlook the government’s own role in lack of accountability and transparency in judicial appointments
Thu, Nov 10, 2022
Bilkis Bano and G N Saibaba: A tale of two injusticesSubscriber Only
October 20,2022 17:55:47 PM
Rekha Sharma writes: While convicts in the Bilkis Bano case roam free after their premature release, wheelchair-bound Saibaba has been denied release after acquittal by raising the spectre of national security
Sat, Oct 22, 2022
Rekha Sharma writes: CJI Ramana’s tenure had some highs, and many belied hopesSubscriber Only
August 26,2022 11:13:24 AM
Rekha Sharma writes: Given the crisis in the Supreme Court's credibility, he could have been more assertive, forthright and reformist. But, unlike some of his predecessors, N V Ramana leaves the Court better for his tenure.
Sat, Aug 27, 2022
Why Supreme Court’s observations on Nupur Sharma, Delhi Police, promise a new and brighter dawnSubscriber Only
July 10,2022 19:30:20 PM
Rekha Sharma writes: The Supreme Court sought to highlight the grave consequences when communal passions are given a free run, or are seen to enjoy state patronage
Mon, Jul 11, 2022
Rekha Sharma writes: The bulldozer in Prayagraj poses a challenge to the ConstitutionSubscriber Only
June 17,2022 19:03:44 PM
The demolition of Mohammad Javed's house is a message: Nobody knows on whom the axe may fall next
Sat, Jun 18, 2022
Gyanvapi mosque: Why Supreme Court’s transfer of case to district judge sends the wrong signalSubscriber Only
May 25,2022 11:43:49 AM
Rekha Sharma writes: Supreme Court order inadvertently casts aspersions on competence of subordinate judiciary. District court should not be weighed down by SC observation
Thu, May 26, 2022
What the Supreme Court has done by cancelling bail of Lakhimpur Kheri accusedSubscriber Only
April 26,2022 03:00:51 AM
Rekha Sharma writes: It has upheld the right of the victim to be heard, giving them confidence that their voices will not be silenced.
Tue, Apr 26, 2022
Delhi hate speech case: A missed opportunity for justiceSubscriber Only
March 15,2022 04:00:16 AM
Rekha Sharma writes: Police pleaded that the time was not right to file cases, despite the availability of evidence. Even more disturbing was the court’s acceptance of this plea.
Tue, Mar 15, 2022
Supreme Court must look into Haridwar hate speechSubscriber Only
January 05,2022 03:39:55 AM
🔴 Rekha Sharma writes: If the fire of hate goes unchecked, the day is not far when it will spread across India.
Wed, Jan 05, 2022
Judges cannot be shielded from citizens’ questionsSubscriber Only
December 13,2021 03:13:29 AM
🔴 Rekha Sharma writes: As consumers of justice, consumers have right to answers, accountability from judiciary
Tue, Dec 14, 2021Journalism of Courage
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