Interview

Demands by the government for changes in the judges’ appointment process and in the collegium system have led to strained relations with the judiciary. As the head of the Constitution Review Commission, former CJI Justice MN Venkatachaliah had suggested measures for promotion of judicial accountability and judicial culture. In the light of the current standoff, Justice Venkatachaliah spoke with India Legal on the underlying issues.

The government is leaving no stone unturned to persuade the judiciary to adopt the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) type of system. Will the judiciary acquiesce? How valid are allegations of secrecy in the collegium functioning? Former Chief Justice of India KG Balakrishnan spoke to India Legal on these issues.

As the judges’ appointment issue threatens to snowball into a major controversy, Sanjay Raman Sinha spoke to two former chief justices of India to gauge their views on the collegium and the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC).

Kerala Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas spoke to Sanjay Raman Sinha on his private member's bill, Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2022, which proposes to bring about transparency in the appointment of Election Commissioners.

Former chief justice of India and sixth chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission Justice KG Balakrishnan is known for his significant initiatives at the grassroots level. In an interview with India Legal, he makes a case for more effective state commissions.

India Legal: How do you react to the proposition that the National Human Rights Commission is a paper tiger and toothless body which needs to be empowered to make it function effectively? Justice ...

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has gained the trust of people and needs to rise to challenges, said its second chairman Justice MN Venkatachaliah in an interview with Sanjay Raman Sinha.

As India celebrated National Human Rights Day on December 10, the spectre of human rights violations raised concerns. National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Chairperson JUSTICE ARUN MISHRA spoke to SANJAY RAMAN SINHA in an exclusive interview and said he would never want the NHRC to have more powers as most of its recommendations are accepted

As India celebrates its 75th year of Independence, this year’s Constitution Day gains special significance. More so because the basic premise of the Constitution is under challenge. Eminent journalist, JP movement veteran, Constitution expert and President of Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, RAM BAHADUR RAI spoke to SANJAY RAMAN SINHA on the constitutional challenges.

Hate speeches have become the norm over the last few years. Recently, the Delhi Police told the Supreme Court that there was no anti-Muslim hate speech by Sudarshan TV editor-in-chief Suresh Chavhank...