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Kevin James

With its GST ruling, the Supreme Court has articulated an alternative to BJP’s ‘one nation’ rhetoric

The verdict recognises the legitimacy of state-Centre contestations, setting a precedent for state autonomy and Indian federalism.

Kevin James
· May 29, 2022 · 09:00 am
Does Centre have unfettered powers to impose conditions on states borrowing money?

States can now borrow 2% more funds as long as they meet certain conditions – including abiding by the ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ scheme.

Kevin James
· May 29, 2020 · 07:30 am
Bhima-Koregaon case: Why India needs to introduce the concept of federal offences

Without legal changes, the National Investigation Agency is bound to cause Centre-state friction

Kevin James
· Feb 05, 2020 · 06:30 am

It’s complicated: Calcutta High Court’s questions about CBI’s legal status need urgent attention

The investigating agency needs a dedicated and separate law that can provide it with unequivocal statutory backing.

Kevin James
· Apr 09, 2019 · 08:00 am