Hate speech cloud over BJP lawyer recommended for High Court judgeship

Victoria Gowri, an advocate from Tamil Nadu and a member of the BJP, has made vitriolic comments about Muslims and Christians.

Umang Poddar

· Yesterday · 06:30 am

Explainer: Why a Supreme Court verdict has sparked statewide protests in Sikkim

A court order referring to Sikkimese Nepalis are ‘immigrants’ has sparked identity debates in the state.

Umang Poddar

· Feb 03, 2023 · 06:30 am

Has the Supreme Court significantly expanded the enforcement of fundamental rights?

In a recent judgement, the court held that some fundamental rights can also be enforced against private individuals, and not just the government.

Umang Poddar

· Jan 26, 2023 · 06:30 am

Why this Dalit Christian is angry that India awards Scheduled Caste status on the basis of faith

A Dalit Christian unsuccessfully challenged the new commission formed to look into giving Scheduled Caste status to Dalit Christians and Muslims.

Umang Poddar

· Jan 25, 2023 · 09:00 am

‘Good for transparency’: SC’s response to Centre on stalled candidatures welcomed by experts

This was the first time the court has explained the reasons for its recommendations for High Court judgeships and refuted the government’s objections.

Umang Poddar

· Jan 22, 2023 · 09:00 am

How the Centre’s planned IT rule changes will empower it to censor unfavourable news

A last-minute change will let the government order online platforms, websites to take down information flagged as ‘fake’ by the Press Information Bureau.

Umang Poddar

· Jan 21, 2023 · 09:00 am

‘Flawed but necessary’: Why this critic of the basic structure doctrine supports it in the Modi era

Senior advocate and former ASG Raju Ramachandran talks about the basic structure doctrine and the Centre’s attempts to take control over judicial appointments.

Umang Poddar

· Jan 20, 2023 · 09:00 am

Explainer: How is the appointment of judges related to debate on the basic structure doctrine?

Judicial appointments are currently at the centre of a public fight between the judiciary and the Modi government.

Umang Poddar

· Jan 18, 2023 · 09:00 am

How Calcutta High Court has become a Trinamool versus BJP political battleground

For some time now, lawyers backed by the Trinamool have alleged that some judges are biased towards the BJP.

Umang Poddar

· Jan 13, 2023 · 09:00 am

Not only the BJP: Why Ambedkarites also oppose the collegium system

Dalit and Adivasi activists say that the collegium system of judges’ appointment has led to minuscule representation from backward communities.

Umang Poddar

· Jan 11, 2023 · 09:00 am

Did the Supreme Court really vindicate the Modi government’s demonetisation decision?

The BJP is projecting this judgement as an endorsement of its move. But the court only commented on narrow point of the legality of demonetisation.

Umang Poddar

· Jan 04, 2023 · 09:00 am

Explainer: Why the Supreme Court upheld the legality of Modi government’s 2016 demonetisation move

In a 4:1 split, the court held that the decision to withdraw Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes did not violate any legal or constitutional provisions.

Umang Poddar

· Jan 03, 2023 · 09:00 am