There will be a lecture by David T. Johnson, Professor of Sociology and Adjunct Professor of Law, University of Hawaii, on “The Next Frontier: National Development, Political Change, and the Death Penalty in Asia” at …
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The Meghalaya circus: Was the SC correct in refusing Mr.Sorabjee’s plea?
The Supreme Court refused to intervene in Meghalaya, where the Governor, S.S.Sidhu has decided to invite the Congress to form the Government. Mr.Soli J.Sorabjee, the counsel for the leader of the NCP, P.A.Sangma, (petitioner is …
Continue readingSC as an institution of constitutional governance – Harish Salve’s lecture at Oxford
I am reporting former Solicitor General, Harish Salve’s talk at Exeter College, University of Oxford on 12th March 2008. It was a fascinating intervention on the debate on the ‘activism’ of the Indian Supreme Court. …
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The Iron Lady of Manipur: Freedom and Re-arrest: An Update
The Iron Lady of Manipur, Irom Sharmila was released from judicial custody and rearrested on the International Women’s Day. While she continues to fast, I cannot help comparing the media’s (especially the electronic media’s) live …
Continue readingSethusamudram Affidavit: Partial Response to my application under RTI
I have earlier posted on the non-compliance with the Appellate Authority’s direction to the Central Principal Information Officer, ASI, New Delhi to furnish the required information to me under RTI with regard to the suspension …
Continue readingDivan tribute to Justice HR Khanna
A few days ago, Vikram contributed a post about Justice HR Khanna’s demise. Today’s Hindu carries a tribute to the judge by Anil Divan, which details the reasons why his actions are worth remembering, while …
Continue readingReforming the Parliament
Two interesting developments, both initiated by the Chairs of the two Houses of Parliament, are worth noting. First concerns the an issue referred to the Committee of Privileges by the Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairperson …
Continue readingOffice of Profit Case in Supreme Court: ASG’s submission
The Supreme Court Bench comprising the Chief Justice, Justices R.V.Raveendran, and J.M.Panchal is currently hearing the challenge to the Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Amendment Act, 2006 (known as the Office of Profit Act). Today was …
Continue readingReading James Laine: Allegations and Reality
Mr. Venkatesan’s post motivated me enough to read James Laine’s book on Shivaji over the weekend. While recognizing that I am no historian and my previous knowledge of the late king is pretty much limited …
Continue readingMandates and Governance: Do they influence each other?
(Courtesy:www.indianexpress.com) Indian Budget 2008 and the outcome of recent Pakistan elections may have little in common. But the debate that followed these two unrelated events seemed to throw interesting questions. The Indian Finance Minister, P.Chidambaram …
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