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J&K crisis: improper diversion of forest land

On August 26, 2008 By V.Venkatesan In Uncategorized

As J&K continues to pose a challenge to New Delhi, the spotlight has certainly moved away from the initial flaws of the decision makers in Srinagar which precipitated the crisis. As I analysed the facts …

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Analyzing India’s OIympic Performance

On August 26, 2008 By Dilip Rao In Uncategorized

With the curtains having come down on the 2008 Summer Olympics, it is worthwhile pondering over the reasons for our traditionally dismal performance in the world’s greatest sporting event. While it is true that our …

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R.K.Anand, I.U.Khan and Administration of Justice

On August 22, 2008 By V.Venkatesan In Uncategorized

The Delhi High Court’s judgment has significant dimensions, and will be debated in the coming days. For the moment, I am just giving the link to help co-bloggers to reflect on this judgment, which has …

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Assessing a Home Minister

On August 22, 2008 By V.Venkatesan In Uncategorized

The Union Home Minister, Shivraj Patil has been the butt of criticism in the media for his handling of the J&K crisis. Much of the criticism, it appeared to me, was without substance. This article …

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Strict Scrutiny after Thakur

On August 22, 2008 By Tarunabh Khaitan In Uncategorized

Has Ashoka Thakur buried the concept of stict scrutiny in Indian jurisprudence? In this recent article published by the Journal of the Indian Law Intitute, I argue that it is a good idea that may …

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A landmark judgment in defence of environment

On August 21, 2008 By V.Venkatesan In Uncategorized

The Supreme Court’s judgment in the case of A.Chowgule and Co.Ltd. vs. Goa Foundation &Ors delivered on August 18th by Justices Tarun Chatterjee and Harjit Singh Bedi is truly landmark. The case involved the interpretation …

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Mercy Petitions: The mystery deepens

On August 20, 2008 By V.Venkatesan In Uncategorized

The Centre has reportedly said that it is not responsible for the delay in the execution of the convict in the Parliament attack case, Afzal Guru. But this contradicts the Secretary to former President, A.P.J.Abdul …

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James Laine case in Supreme Court: An update

On August 20, 2008 By V.Venkatesan In Uncategorized

The matter relating to lifting of Maharashtra Government’s ban on James Laine’s book, Shivaji came up for hearing before Justices Arijit Pasayat and Mukundakam Sharma today, and has been adjourned for four weeks. In its …

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PILs & Justice Katju

On August 20, 2008 By V.Venkatesan In Uncategorized

The study of PILs in the Supreme Court should indeed be fascinating. To look for guidelines on which cases get admitted and which do not (at least in Justice M.Katju’s court) would be an education …

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Social Justice :Dream or Reality?

On August 17, 2008 By V.Venkatesan In Uncategorized

This year’s Rosalind Wilson Memorial Lecture was delivered at IIC, New Delhi, by Justice B.N.Srikrishna. IIC’s website has this review by Anjali Ghate, which also invites comments and discussion on the subject with the speaker. …

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