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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

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.

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

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?

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.

The chief justice said there is a need to change the mindset towards the district judiciary and to treat them with respect. Under his stewardship, this judiciary will blossom and grow and become bold and independent.

Implementation of the POCSO Act is riddled with shortcomings at the prosecution and trial stages, a report found. Acquittals are higher than convictions and evidence gathering is time-consuming.

The proposal to have a common ITR form for all taxpayers is a good move provided it doesn’t confuse them further. With some 40 questions to answer, that is easier said than done.

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.