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Indian judges have to perform within a system which is mostly corrupt and basically incompetent. Yet, when they deliver judgments, they are scrutinised carefully. At the same time, the system fails to pay our judges a salary that can add dignity to their arduous tasks. The chief justice of India has pointed this out recently

With tensions reaching the sky, the Calcutta High Court’s decision to allow opposition politicians to visit Sandeshkhali in West Bengal has thrown some light into the area’s sordid incidents

Paytm Payments Bank has been slapped with a central bank order that could see it wither, unless many of the compliances  demanded by the bank are immediately met. In the end, other payment portals will benefit

The overall market cap of Indian equity markets has grown beyond the Hong Kong market to become the fourth largest in the world. This is a time to be cautious and keep the faith of investors with diligence

As two Calcutta High Court judges clash, the Supreme Court transfers a critical case to itself. The bigger issue at stake is the honour of the High Court

A journalist who filmed an illegal sand mining act in West Bengal had a criminal case lodged against him by the police, threatening arrest. The Calcutta High Court saw through this police-politician nexus and allowed the journalist’s anticipatory bail plea. The media needs such backing to be able to report on critical issues

The flame of international conflict rises from egotistic minds, but is fed through a steady supply of arms. Today, when international trade is in trouble, we need to find those who want to perpetuate the battles

A recent Calcutta High Court order shows how personal liberties must be allowed to convicts as well. Calculating backwards, one can assume that the huge number of undertrials in Indian jails deserve their liberties too

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