Justice MN Venkatachaliah

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As Chandrababu Naidu fights it out in the courts, the radar is on the judiciary. Former Chief Justice of India Justice MN Venkatachaliah spoke to Sanjay Raman Sinha on the issue of political pressure on the judiciary. Excerpts:

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Demands by the government for changes in the judges’ appointment process and in the collegium system have led to strained relations with the judiciary. As the head of the Constitution Review Commission, former CJI Justice MN Venkatachaliah had suggested measures for promotion of judicial accountability and judicial culture. In the light of the current standoff, Justice Venkatachaliah spoke with India Legal on the underlying issues.

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 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.

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