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A Bouquet of Quotes

President Droupadi Murmu completes two years in office. Here are some snapshots of her tenure, her commitments and her concerns.

Indian Social Media’s First Citizen

The president has used social media for greater accessibility, transparency and trust building, not for self-publicity. For this, she is a respected figure, though occasionally trolled

“She Never Cut Herself From Her Roots”

The former Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court, Justice Virender Singh, reminisces on his association with Droupadi Murmu when she was the Governor of Jharkhand

A Lighthouse of Hope

As the president completes two years in office, it is imperative to look back at her childhood, difficult days and crushing personal tragedies, and her emergence as a beacon of hope to all who despair

Fatal Negligence

The MP High Court recently held a contractor liable for not putting warning signs at a construction site, leading to the death of man. This should act as a deterrent to other irresponsible construction firms

Credit Where It Is Due

The planned mechanism announced by the finance minister is likely to bring comfort to these stressed entities that have faced difficulty in engaging existing credit lines to pay dues. Under the new system, banks will conduct credit evaluation of an MSME based on its digital trail and not on the balance sheet

The Learning Curve

The Delhi High Court has directed a private school to restore on the rolls the names of certain students after their parents refused to pay increased fees. They argued that the fee had been hiked without the approval of the Directorate of Education

A Matter of Courage

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud recently commented that lower court judges should be more proactive in their bail decisions and should do so without fear of criticism. However, this may be easier said than done within the current justice system of the country

Judges Under Attack

Unwarranted attacks on judges by advocates have riled the Supreme Court and lower courts, which have advised them to file review petitions and uphold the administration of justice

The Crumbling Hills of India

Mindless construction work in Aizawl is not only destroying the  delicate balance of nature in this hill state, but is also set to destroy its economy in the long run. The Gauhati High Court has taken up the cudgels

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