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The status of Election Commissioners vis-a-vis the Chief Election Commissioner

On August 13, 2007 By Arun Thiruvengadam In Uncategorized

As we near Independence Day, the papers are full of retrospective pieces, and the talking heads are holding forth on what makes India tick. One institution which is now credited with playing a significant part …

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Detailed analysis of the recent Novartis rulings

On August 13, 2007 By Arun Thiruvengadam In Uncategorized

The Novartis case has seen some significant developments in recent weeks which have been closely analysed by our colleague, Shamnad, on the group blog, SPICY IP. The posts have also generated considerable discussion, some of …

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Justice Y.K.Sabharwal under a cloud

On August 11, 2007 By V.Venkatesan In Uncategorized

THE former Chief Justice of India, Justice Y.K.Sabharwal has come under a cloud, following revelations in the latest Tehelka (cover story). The story, carrying allegations made at a press conference and subsequently on a website, …

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Lawyers’ boycott of a Judge ends

On August 9, 2007 By V.Venkatesan In Uncategorized

This blog carried the post on the bizarre case of the Judge, Justice Uma Nath Singh of Punjab and Haryana High Court, whose order directing the CBI to take into custody an advocate, and subject …

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Is India facing a flood problem?

On August 8, 2007 By Harish Narsappa In Uncategorized

Is India currently facing a flood problem? Yes, if we listen to BBC World or visit the BBC’s website. In fact, the BBC warns that the northern states and in particular UP and Bihar could …

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New Article on Indian Supreme Court

On August 5, 2007 By In Uncategorized

Dear Colleagues, Many thanks to Vikram for allowing me to plug a piece that I have forthcoming in the Journal of Appellate Process and Pratice (forthcoming spring 2008). The paper is posted on, and can …

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A Study of the First Amendment

On August 4, 2007 By Vikram Raghavan In Uncategorized

I’m posting this interesting paper from Arudra Burra, a law student at Yale, on the history of the First Amendment to our Constitution. I have always been fascinated by that amendment, which was passed by …

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Menon Committee on Criminal Justice Reform

On August 3, 2007 By Tarunabh Khaitan In Uncategorized

The Madhava Menon Committee Report has been submitted, although I have not been able to lay hands on the full text. It recommends far-reaching changes. Media reports suggest it seeks to liberalize and rationalise the …

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Important Achievements of the RTI and the NREGA Acts for rural Indians

On August 2, 2007 By Arun Thiruvengadam In Uncategorized

Today’s Indian Express features an op-ed by Sandeep Pandey who explains the significant practical achievements of the Right to Information Act and the National Rural Employment Generation Act for rural India in particular: “Take the …

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The bizarre case of a Judge in Punjab and Haryana High Court

On July 30, 2007 By V.Venkatesan In Uncategorized

I am giving below the links for the stories on the bizarre case of the Judge, Justice Uma Nath Singh, of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The links are here and here. The victim, …

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