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Perpetuating the Power-Imbalance – Addressing Sexual Harassment at Higher Institutions in India
This editorial is based on the article “In his own cause: On complaint against CJI Ranjan Gogoi” which appeared in "The...
13 May 2019 Judgements & Cases
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SC Upholds Karnataka Law Granting Reservation In Promotion For SC-ST
The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutional validity of the Karnataka Extension of Consequential Seniority to Government Servants Promoted on the...
11 May 2019 Judgements & Cases
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A Perennial Quandary on Separation of Power
The Madras High Court ruled that the Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) of Puducherry could not interfere with the day-to-day administration of the Union...
01 May 2019 Judgements & Cases
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Travelling Abroad is a Basic Human Right: SC
Recently, the Supreme Court has ruled that the right to travel abroad is an important basic human right while permitting an IPS Officer who was...
19 Apr 2019 Judgements & Cases
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PILs: From Public Interest to 'Publicity Interest' Litigations
(This editorial is based on the article ‘PILs: From Public Interest to 'Publicity Interest' Litigations’ which appeared in ‘The...
23 Mar 2019 Judgements & Cases
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An Abhorrent And Unjust Device
(This editorial is based on the article "An Abhorrent And Unjust Device" which appeared in "The Hindu" on 15th March 2019. The article talks about...
16 Mar 2019 Judgements & Cases
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The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a notice to the Election Commission (EC) on a plea by leaders from 21 political parties who wanted random...
16 Mar 2019 Judgements & Cases
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A Compromise Is Still Possible
(This editorial is based on the article "A Compromise Is Still Possible" which appeared in "The Hindu" on 12th March 2019. The article talks about...
12 Mar 2019 Judgements & Cases
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Is Judiciary Supporting Centralising Tendencies of the Government?
(The editorial is based on the article “The imperial cabinet and an acquiescent court” which appeared in The Hindu for 8th March 2019. In...
08 Mar 2019 Judgements & Cases
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06 Mar 2019 Judgements & Cases
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Why in News? Recently Supreme Court asked states to free tracts of forest land in possession of people whose claims have been rejected under the...
06 Mar 2019 Judgements & Cases
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All is Still Not Well in Court
(This editorial is based on the article “All is Still Not Well in Court” which appeared in The Indian Express for 12th February 2019....
12 Feb 2019 Judgements & Cases
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The Big Picture - Lokpal & Lokayuktas
The Supreme Court on 17th January 2019 fixed a February- end deadline for the search committee on Lokpal to recommend a panel of names for...
12 Feb 2019 Judgements & Cases
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(This editorial is based on the article “Taking Down Cyber Violence” which appeared in EPW for 2nd January 2019. In this editorial,...
11 Feb 2019 Judgements & Cases
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Witness Protection Scheme 2018
Why in News? The Supreme Court on December 5, approved the Witness Protection Scheme 2018 which aimed at enabling a witness to depose fearlessly...
06 Feb 2019 Judgements & Cases
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Why India’s Sedition Law Needs to be Buried
(This editorial is based on the article “Why India’s sedition law needs to be buried” which appeared in Livemint on 18th January...
18 Jan 2019 Judgements & Cases
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Supreme Court Sets Deadline for Lokpal Appointment
Recently, the Supreme Court has fixed a February-end deadline for the search committee on Lokpal to recommend a panel of names for appointment of the...
18 Jan 2019 Judgements & Cases
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The Supreme Court (SC) has rejected the pleas made by five States to implement their own local laws for selection and appointment of their Director...
17 Jan 2019 Judgements & Cases
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Supreme Court re-instates CBI Director
The Supreme Court has re-instated Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director Alok Verma. The supreme court was hearing a petition filed by...
10 Jan 2019 Judgements & Cases
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Supreme Court Upholds Monsanto’s Patent Claim on Bt Cotton Seed
The Supreme Court has allowed Monsanto Technology to claim patent on its genetically-modified cotton seeds, giving a boost to firms developing new...
09 Jan 2019 Judgements & Cases