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India is seeking to renegotiate the Treaty due to a confluence of political, environmental and security challenges. There is also a legal impasse over Pakistan wanting international arbitration in the issue

The interim government has many tasks before it, but it will not be easy to deal with them as the constitution has no provision for such a government. These are best left to an elected government

PM Modi’s visit to Brunei marks a milestone in the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two nations. As tensions simmer in South China Sea, Brunei’s diplomacy will have to do a fine balancing act

Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has often emphasised the need for legal education in regional languages. But first, break down the English curriculum to make it easier for students to get a firmer grasp

The apex court has pointed to concerns over bulldozers being used to demolish the houses of people accused of some crimes in some states and said that it would lay down “pan-India” guidelines on the issue

A war-weary world questions the excessive pursuit of the prolonged self-defence war which admits of no-reasoned ceasefire and is wary of the mounting Palestinian casualties and war cruelties that do not take any account of age, gender and physical frailty. One hopes that the normative force of the ICJ opinion will advance the prospects of just peace in the region

By Dr Rajeshwar Singh “Bulldozer Justice,” a term that has recently gained traction, pejoratively refers to the State’s rapid demolition of illegal structures linked with criminal activities. Thi...

With sexual crimes against girls setting off alarm bells and widespread protests, it is imperative to strengthen the legal framework and ensure its rigorous enforcement. There are some key areas in existing laws that can be improved

The chief justice urged the centre to look into low pensions being given to district judges elevated to High Court. Doing justice is the duty of rulers and as it has to be done by the judges with accuracy  and honesty, they deserve an angelical status

The churning in Dhaka is an opportunity for China to strengthen its foothold in the region. India will have to mitigate this as the ouster of Sheikh Hasina has put paid to the benefits it enjoyed under her leadership