Pliant Judge Gets Plum Human Rights Position in India
Mishra had retired from the Supreme Court in September last year and during his tenure he pronounced many dubious judgements to please Modi. By Rakesh Raman Former Supreme Court Judge,…
Supreme Court Plans to Live-Stream Court Cases
Although it is a good step to introduce technology in courts, there are some major flaws in the e-Committee’s proposal. By Rakesh Raman In order to bring transparency to the…
Probe Committee Raises Doubts on EVMs and Fairness of Elections in India
Major opposition political parties in India have been repeatedly complaining about the vulnerability of EVMs. By Rakesh Raman The Citizens’ Commission on Elections (CCE), an independent group of investigators which…
English Mistake? Chief Justice Clarifies Remarks in Rape Case
Women activists had asked the Chief Justice to step down from his post without a moment’s delay. But he did not accept their demand. By Rakesh Raman The Chief Justice…
Farm Feud: Supreme Court Jumps in to Rescue Modi Govt
In all autocratic regimes that work under the garb of democratic systems, the rulers silently use courts to impose their own decisions on citizens and suppress all kinds of dissent.…
Supreme Court Allows Farmers to Hold Protests in Delhi
As the Supreme Court has allowed farmers to continue their protests in or around Delhi, the farmers have decided to intensify their demonstrations. By Rakesh Raman The Supreme Court of…