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His Judgment Trail

A judge with an enviable track record of landmark judgments and minority dissent opinions, Justice Chandrachud is expected to lead the judiciary along the unbeaten track. An assessment of some of his important verdicts

Governors vs CMs: Ugly Slugfest

Despite a strong constitutional framework, governors have become tools in the hands of the ruling party. No one knows this better than the Kerala CM who has been at loggerheads with the governor 

A Different God

Yet another panel has been appointed to consider granting SC status to these Dalits. Their right to practice another religion should not disqualify them from receiving the same equality as their neighbours

Great Expectations

The new CJI has made an indelible impression as an academic scholar and was part of benches which enhanced jurisprudence. His subtle but firm leadership will be a great demosprudential asset.

Juvenile Justice

When trying a juvenile as an adult, the court in effect accepts that the juvenile has the mental capacity of an adult and, therefore, has criminal responsibility of an adult and undeserving of rehabilitation

Who bells the cat?

Controversies abound on the issue of appointment of judges to the higher judiciary. The Collegium system in place might need some rethink

Back to the Ballot

The US Supreme Court’s calendar for the new term includes several issues with intensely political implications. The American by-election is underway, with early voting already starting in some states. Doubtless, the claims of a stolen election have already been prepared by lawyers, needing only the actual vote count to make a court filing possible.

Delhi Metro: Off the Rails

The DMRC stares at a debt trap as its financial viability is under question. Where did the success story go wrong? The crisis has raised questions about the primacy of metros over other modes of transport.
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Gandhi as a Fashion Icon

Mahatma Gandhi designed the Swadeshi Movement in such a way that it brought awareness about handmade clothing and sustainable consumption, quite different from the hedonistic Fast Fashion culture now 
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Dropping the Ball

The recent case of cricketer Arshdeep Singh’s Wikipedia page being trolled and smeared with false information raises some crucial questions about how such platforms are monitored and administered and where responsibility rests

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