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Revamping the Equity Market

The Securities Exchange Board of India has released a consultation paper to amend existing regulations on buyback of securities or shares from the open market to make such routes shareholder-friendly. The proposals send mixed signals to investors.

“National Human Rights Commission is a Poor Man’s Court”

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.

Give NHRC More Teeth

It’s been almost 29 years since the National Human Rights Commission was formed. But it has a long, tough road ahead as is evident from the figures of rights abuses in India.

“Good Governance is to Respect Human Rights”

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 ...

“Wherever There’s Power, There’ll be Temptation for Abuse”

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.

“A Good Advocate Increases Chances of Fair, Equitable Justice”

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

Losing Ground

The former US president’s reputation has been dented severely after he found himself at the losing end of multiple events, including on the political and judicial fronts.

Government, Judiciary Standoff over Collegium System

The law minister’s comments over the “opacity” of the collegium system has stoked fires once again with the judiciary.

Greased Lightning

During a hearing, the lightning speed with which the present EC was appointed came under the scanner. Is a collegium model of appointment, like that for information commissioners, the answer?

Clash over Content

The new amendments to the Information Technology Act are paradoxical. While the industry is pushing for a self-regulatory body, the government actively chose to be a part of the content moderation of social media platforms.

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