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In my article in the May issue of Pragati, I argue that allegations of evidence tampering against Teesta Setalvad damage the cause of human rights and justice,
In a debate on [...]
Supreme Court judges should not use such language
While anger against terrorism is understandable, those who hold high constitutional posts should always seek to uphold the dignity of their office. From that perspective, Justice Pasayat’s denunciation of terrorists as animals is an unfortunate and inappropriate choice of words.
Besides, Justice Pasayat is quite wrong. Now, it is [...]
The Supreme Court cannot fight the battle for the people of India
In a judgment which was not completely unexpected, the Supreme Court has upheld reservations for OBCs in central educational institutions. In a series of four different but concurring verdicts the five judge constitutional bench of the Supreme Court has held,
a) The 93rd amendment [...]
