India’s anti-defection law needs a constitutional reset
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Kumar Kartikeya is an advocate practising before the Supreme Court of India
Until courts are enabled to function with their full complement of judges, discussions about efficiency and investment will remain incomplete.
The recent Supreme Court rulings on the Tamil Nadu Governor’s delays in granting assent to Bills have reshaped the constitutional debate on Articles 200 and 201. Justice J.B. Pardiwala’s judgment firmly rejected the idea of a “pocket veto", holding that Governors cannot stall legislation by remaining silent.
The Supreme Court's decision to appoint ad hoc judges to tackle mounting case backlogs may offer temporary relief, but it sidesteps the urgent need for judicial reform.
The apex court unequivocally declared that state authorities lack the power to destroy homes or structures without adhering to due process.
The Constitution permits the State to enact special measures for the benefit of the poor and guarantee social justice
Delhi High Court delivered an order on a defamation case filed against the CM of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal, for retweeting defamatory content on Twitter. The order brings with it, a set of repercussions and questions.
Not only do the electoral bonds subvert financial transparency by allowing anonymous donors, foreign powers could use them to fund political campaigns of Indian parties.
The National Education Policy is undoubtedly one of the best education policies India has ever seen. But to sow the seed of this policy, some major tilling of the soil is essential.
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