We all know as to what happened to Ruchika's case and as to how powerful Rathore could get promotions despite the pendency of serious allegations against him. It took almost 19 years to see the initial judgment and we can simply expect as to the ti ..
I have earlier written few articles on judiciary and needed reforms in the course. We have been seeing unprecedented developments in Judiciary and if we neglect as to what is happening in Judiciary now, then, for sure, entire system collapses. My c ..
The Communal Violence Bill, in limbo in Parliament since 2005, has got a fresh lease of life. The Centre's Action Taken Report on the Liberhan Commission's recommendations had mentioned the "Communal Violence Bill". A changed version of the ..
During the World War II when Great Britain was losing on every front, Winston Churchill, then prime minister, wrote to Lord Chancellor, the chief justice, to ensure that the judiciary delivered justice. Surprised Lord Chancellor frantically asked Chu ..
"All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights." So begins the Universal Declaration of Human Rights established 60 years ago and celebrated today around the globe. This year's theme is non-discrimination. When it comes to ..
The constitutional history of the world shows that there were various patterns of constitutional development. Constitutions made during the post conflict era, tentatively followed one or more of the following patterns. The world's youngest constituti ..
It is well known that the government is the largest litigant in the courts. It is less known that it starves the judiciary of funds. It is even less known that it chokes the courts with unnecessary suits. The last one frequently invites drubbing from ..
As happened in July 2005, it will take some time to grasp the full scope of the evolution in the Indo-US partnership that has been achieved as a result of the state visit of the Indian prime minister to Washington, DC. Looking through the rosy haze ..
Is the Dinakaran imbroglio really a puzzling question? I do not think so. The Chief Justice of India, K.G. Balakrishnan, is right that the collegium is bound to follow the Supreme Court decisions on the point relating to the appointment of judges, ti ..
Over the years I've found that a useful way of denying justice or not bringing a culprit to book is to appoint a committee or commission: "Mr Chairman!" shout the members of a club, "We find the treasurer guilty of embezzling club mon ..