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?
As India renews its commitment to the Constitution, it’s time to assess how it has stood the test of time. Experts have said that while it is a sound document, it should also be flexible.
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.
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.
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud is helming the judiciary at a crucial juncture when many sensitive issues are up for hearing. Naturally, expectations are high. Chief Patron of India Legal and former Chief Justice of India (CJI) MN VENKATACHALIAH spoke about his challenges to SANJAY RAMAN SINHA.
A judge is known by his dissenting verdicts. And Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, who is a champion of human rights and liberal values, has broken new grounds in jurisprudence by his forward-looking judgments. How will all this reflect during his tenure? Eminent legal expert PROF UPENDRA BAXI shares his insights with INDIA LEGAL.
Cooperation and support of the Bar is essential to tone up the judicial administration and streamline processes. The new Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has the full support of the Bar. Supreme Court Bar Association’s Vice-President PRADEEP RAI spoke to INDIA LEGAL about challenges facing the new CJI and collaboration of the Bar on outstanding issues
A judge with an enviable track record of landmark judgments and minority dissent opinions, Justice Chandrachud is expected to lead the judiciary along the unbeaten track. An assessment of some of his important verdicts
Despite a strong constitutional framework, governors have become tools in the hands of the ruling party. No one knows this better than the Kerala CM who has been at loggerheads with the governor