Here are links to some of my recent articles which may be of interest to readers: 1. On the demand for JPC probe into the 2G scam. 2.Uncles on Bench 3.On the proposed amendment to RTI Act. 4. On the...
Supreme Court finally lifted its ill-advised stay of Bombay High Court’s order lifting the ban on James Laine’s book on Shivaji. Supreme Court’s order, delivered by Justices D.K...
*Justice or revenge? Bikramjeet Batra’s article on Kasab’s sentence and the implications. *Moment of Truth: My article on the Supreme Court’s judgment banning forced Narco tests...
The recent judgment of the Supreme Court in Khushboo v. Kannaiammal upholds the right to freedom of speech and expression. Khushboo’s right to freedom of speech was violated by the institution...
I thank Pratap Bhanu Mehta for the following response to my previous post. I am also giving my brief reply to him -VV. Dear Venkatesan, I admire your thoughtful response on your blog. But I also...
I have closely followed the discussion in the media in the wake of the M.F.Husain-Taslima Nasreen controversy. First, I wanted to know how the Indian system (the courts and the executive together)...
A recent United States Supreme Court opinion in the case of Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, reminded me of the “antidistortion” argument involving campaign finance questions under the...
Supreme Court’s observations while hearing Khushboo’s case have offended many well-meaning people. “Why did you make such an extensive wise statement on virginity?” the Bench...
I am currently reading the Bombay High Court’s 150-pages judgment in R.V.Bhasin v. State of Maharashtra delivered recently. According to news reports, the Court has upheld the ban on the book...
Two thoughts, which (with apologies) raise questions without providing answers: (1) The attitude of those in power in Russia towards Stalin (see LA Times, Russia Reconsiders), reminded me mildly of...