Analysis
Analysis
“What is your locus?” Optics, politics & frivolity in Public Interest Litigation
In recent years, PIL has become an extension of the political theatre while voices from the ground, stay silent still.
19th Sep 2023
Analysis
Political interests, personal agendas, bland orders: Have PILs strayed from their intended purpose?
There’s been an unprecedented increase in the number of petitions in recent years, but experts suggest that the SC is less PIL-friendly
15th Sep 2023
Analysis
Supreme Court calls complaint against Editors Guild a “counter narrative” of the Manipur Government
The Court stayed proceedings under all First Information Reports filed against members of the guild.
15th Sep 2023
Analysis
The Bhima Koregaon Arrests: The Story So Far
Some of the accused activists have finally been granted bail. But charges have not been framed even five years after their arrests
13th Sep 2023
Analysis
How can we be prosecuted for a report? Editors Guild asks Manipur Government at Supreme Court
Top Court extends protection to members of Editors Guild till 15 September 2023, when it will consider transfer of case to Delhi High Court
11th Sep 2023
Analysis
Constitutional remedies only for those who will bend the knee?
DESK BRIEF: The Supreme Court demanded a person seeking protection under Article 32 to prove their allegiance to India in an affidavit.
11th Sep 2023
Analysis
Restricted Information: Six significant judgements from the last decade
Backdoor legislative tweaks, sluggish e-portals, mixed messaging from courts—India’s once-vaunted RTI framework is losing its bite.
5th Sep 2023
Analysis
A Classroom Discussion on Criminal Reform Comes Alive in the SC
DESK BRIEF: The Bilkis Bano Convict Remission case has exposed the gap between theory and practice in criminal justice administration
4th Sep 2023