The Supreme Court’s concern about unequal access to reservations within beneficiary groups is valid. However, the court and executive should prioritise an evidence-based approach, using data to…
The hasty injustice meted out through bulldozers demolishing properties of the accused is made possible by selective and wrongful application of rules, all cheered on by political authorities and…
The canvas of Noorani's erudition, reflected in an astonishing output of books & articles, was vast: the Kashmir question, the Indian constitution, India's relations with China and…
Empathy, the ability to understand and share others’ hopes and struggles, is crucial for a judge to make fair decisions. It is essential for conflict resolution, understanding, and forming…
We need changes to strengthen the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013 to fully protect all vulnerable women. The law must also take social imbalances and power differences at work into…
Evaluations of Karnataka’s dispute resolution policies of 2011 and 2021 reveal that the concept of “efficient and responsible litigation” has been missing while dealing with government cases. Yet,…
A set of recent judgements has eroded the pro-choice stance of Indian courts. The shrinking of access to abortion puts into jeopardy women's right to life and dignity.
Why does there continue to be a disconnect between sexual assault and punishment of the perpetrator in India? We must recognise the potent nexus of political power, caste superiority, and muscle…
‘The new criminal justice laws mark an important moment in how independent India will function. It may herald a descent towards greater authoritarian tendencies and a nullifying of the judicial role…
