The writer is professor of law, University of Warwick,and former vice chancellor of Universities of South Gujarat and Delhi.
April 14,2018 01:26:07 AM
Any reform of the judicial system will have to come from within the court
Sat, Apr 14, 2018February 24,2018 01:13:15 AM
Tackling the old question of what’s ailing Indian universities with solutions that build well on traditional prescriptions for the system
Sat, Feb 24, 2018January 18,2018 00:00:38 AM
The ultimate guarantee of fairness as justice lie with the justices themselves
Thu, Jan 18, 2018December 11,2017 00:04:57 AM
State impunity continues for acts of torture. Lawmakers and court have not stepped up to their duty
Mon, Dec 11, 2017August 30,2017 00:36:35 AM
The Right to Privacy affirms, for the 21st century, the vision of a ‘constitutional renaissance’
Wed, Aug 30, 2017July 21,2017 01:11:04 AM
In the wake of the new violence, the targeted killings bill must be revived and owned by all
Fri, Jul 21, 2017May 25,2017 00:51:06 AM
In Jadhav case, ICJ shows creativity by balancing its powers with principle of state sovereignty and consent
Thu, May 25, 2017April 24,2017 00:11:53 AM
SC promises closure in Babri demolition case. But what of the perils of memory and age, the problem of delay?
Mon, Apr 24, 2017April 04,2017 00:05:03 AM
An omnibus Finance Bill violates canons of constitutional propriety
Tue, Apr 04, 2017March 06,2017 00:13:59 AM
The Supreme Court’s recent reading of the law of contempt comes as a welcome relief
Mon, Mar 06, 2017December 12,2016 00:02:28 AM
Criticising the Supreme Court on the basis of one decision is being uncharitable to the institution.
Mon, Dec 12, 2016August 24,2016 00:00:11 AM
The tension between the executive and judiciary could play out in creative, or destructive, ways
Wed, Aug 24, 2016July 20,2016 00:45:20 AM
The endeavour for a common civil law must be to end discrimination, and not stamp majority might
Wed, Jul 20, 2016April 18,2016 00:25:19 AM
India has not matched Ambedkar’s poignant urgency for swift action against social apartheid
Mon, Apr 18, 2016February 27,2016 00:25:23 AM
It’s time to decriminalise speech-related conduct, making such offences bailable and negotiable.
Sat, Feb 27, 2016December 24,2015 00:06:14 AM
The court has misread the constitutional right to adult suffrage, which includes right to contest and to vote.
Thu, Dec 24, 2015December 03,2015 00:06:22 AM
Parliament would better celebrate Ambedkar by declaring war on unconstitutional evils like untouchability.
Thu, Dec 03, 2015October 20,2015 00:13:29 AM
NJAC verdict underscores justice rests on mutual respect among institutions, not brute executive will.
Tue, Oct 20, 2015July 01,2015 00:00:30 AM
The Shah Commission report should be made compulsory reading in schools and colleges.
Wed, Jul 01, 2015May 19,2015 00:00:40 AM
Were the court’s restrictions on government advertisements really dictated by ‘democratic wisdom’?
Tue, May 19, 2015March 31,2015 00:48:08 AM
SC’s resounding words while striking down 66A apply not just to internet but to all media.
Tue, Mar 31, 2015February 04,2015 00:00:47 AM
Legislators are bound to uphold the basic structure of a secular, socialist Constitution.
Wed, Feb 04, 2015December 27,2014 00:00:19 AM
Many national environmental groups have welcomed the decision and the NGT’s 14-point action agenda for Delhi.
Sat, Dec 27, 2014December 06,2014 00:00:39 AM
Justice Iyer believed in the human right to have rights
Sat, Dec 06, 2014September 08,2014 00:14:11 AM
Can a recently retired CJI be appointed governor — is not a legal question.
Mon, Sep 08, 2014