Justice BV Nagarathna

By Inderjit Badhwar I...

Her stand against Justice Pancholi’s elevation is more than a disagreement—it is a warning about the credibility of the Collegium system and the future of judicial independence

In a landmark ruling, the apex court orders immediate release of  convicts who have served their sentences, exposing once again the systemic failures of India’s prison system

The Latin term meaning “on its own motion”, refers to a court or other authority taking action without a formal request or petition from a party involved. In essence, it means the entity is acting on its own initiative. The judiciary has not hesitated to act on its own when it sees an issue involving public interest or individuals being wronged

A recent Supreme Court ruling reaffirms the constitutional balance between legislative supremacy and judicial authority, drawing fresh lines in the evolving contest of power

Following the retirement...

Supreme Court judge Just...

Supreme Court judge Just...

The criminal proceedings should be based on specific allegations and credible evidence rather than broad, vague accusations

Justice Nagarathna’s powerful dissent in the 2023 demonetisation case underscored a fundamental crisis in Indian lawmaking: the erosion of parliamentary supremacy through unchecked delegated legislation. There is now scope for thinking that parliamentary democracy is an integral aspect of basic structure which may not be amended away