Reservation as a Political Imperative
It is incumbent upon the state to act and remedy the pernicious influence of caste by eradicating its hierarchies and doing so requires looking at reservation as a component of political equality.
Covid-19 has Disrupted India’s Routine Health Services; and Led to Shutdown of Anganwadis – Two Articles
Curtailment of health services has caused a fall in immunisations, maternal health interventions and treatments of conditions such as kidney failure and cancer; while shutdown of anganwadis is adversely affecting malnourished children, pregnant women and nursing mothers.
Government Rushing Through Environmentally Destructive Chardham Project – Two Articles
Disregarding Ravi Chopra’s recommendations on the Chardham Project will destroy the already fragile and threatened ecology of the Himalayan region.
National Call of Action to Observe Kandhamal Memorial Day
Appeal to support and contribute to the struggle of the survivors for justice, peace and harmony and observe Kandhamal Day on August 25.
Ex SC-HC Judges, Lawyers, Eminent Citizens and Senior Politicians Extend Support to Prashant Bhushan
Thousands of people, including 12 former judges and several senior lawyers, have signed a statement extending solidarity and support to senior advocate Prashant Bhushan
Justice Kurian Joseph and Justice Madan Lokur, Former SC Judges, Question SC Handling of Contempt Questions
Justice Joseph says the case involves constitutional issues and should be heard by at least a five judge bench; Justice Lokur says that in the USA, the President himself has often criticised the Supreme Court, but it has not destabilised constitutional democracy.
Prashant Bhushan and the Gandhian Response to an ‘Illegitimate Law’
By evoking Gandhi in the Supreme Court’s contempt proceedings, the lawyer has contextualised the need to ‘test’ all laws to see if they further the quest for justice instead of simply being etched in stone.
How the Indian State Persecutes Dissent – Three Articles
The Delhi police is manufacturing evidence to frame critics of the BJP government as responsible for the February riots in Delhi and has charge-sheeted and arrested thousands.
When the Powers That Be Are in Contempt of the People
In the past year, we have seen such blatant disregard of freedom of expression, and such bias in the application of law, that it is difficult not to wonder if the right to dissent is restricted to a select few.
Prashant Bhushan, the Question of Contempt, and Motorcycle Diaries
Without a vibrant bar, there can be no vibrant judiciary. We lawyers are the primary victims of this judgment—be quiet or face contempt, is the message of the court.