PSU Litigation: Tied Up in Knots
Pending litigation between various government departments has shot up to over a lakh cases and there seems little hope of succour, leading to a...
A Foot in the Door
Though the Kulbhushan Jadhav case has been propelled to the international stage and India has won the first round, there is uncertainty over whether...
A Verdict Coloured by Prejudice
An order passed by a sessions court in Tamil Nadu has invited an indictment from the Madras High Court which called it the “worst...
TP Senkumar: A Hard-fought Victory
The reinstatement of TP Senkumar by the apex court has come as a major embarrassment to the Left Front government and Chief Minister Pinarayi...
Red Beacons: Just a Symbolic Gesture?
Though the ban on these lights from May 1 will not bring an end to the culture of privilege among VIPs in India, it...
Protecting the Pen in Maharashtra
The state became the first in the country to pass a law that lists attacks on media persons and such establishments as a cognisable,...
Monsanto Battle: Tied up in Knots
This American agricultural major’s fight with an Indian company regarding use of its Bt Cotton technology has reached the Delhi High Court
~By Chandan...
Can SC issue directions based on parliamentary committee reports?
The centre says the reports are not meant to be used in courts as they do not countenance any contest legally
Question referred to a...
New rules for Punjab Law Officers
A plea in the Supreme Court has forced the Punjab government to lay down rules for appointing judicial officers, but in doing so, it...
Babri Masjid case: An Open-ended Issue
The case takes an unexpected turn as the BJP’s old guard comes under pressure. What are the consequences for the ruling party?
~By Parsa...