It is a good a thing that Indian Parliament is now talking. It doesn’t matter what the outcome of the no-confidence motion would be; what is of importance is that debate and discussions are finally happening. As it is, parliamentary sessions are short and routinely interrupted by adjournments and disruptions.
Ex-CJI Gogoi’s speech on basic structure doctrine casts doubt on his own judicial decisions
Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi’s maiden speech in Parliament termed the basic structure doctrine as debatable, inviting flak from several quarters. As head of judiciary, CJI Gogoi had invoked this judicial principle many times in his judgments, including the Ayodhya verdict. To doubt it now means questioning his own judicial decisions.
HC order on bulldozing of Nuh homes would have been more impactful had it come two days earlier
Punjab and Haryana High Court order on the bulldozing of homes in Nuh uses strong language, and rightly so. Every now and then, the courts do something so decisive that it preserves citizens’ faith in the judiciary. Had this order come two days earlier, it would have been more impactful.
ThePrint impact: Panel probing allegations of sexual abuse at Kalakshetra finds accused guilty
An independent committee probing allegations of sexual abuse at Kalakshetra has found the teacher Hari Padman guilty and suggested administrative reforms. The action vindicates ThePrint investigation into such allegations in March. That it’s time India overhauled its POSH regulation is also evident in other reports published under our series POSHWatch.
SC orders on Manipur ethnic violence a much-needed intervention for displaced families
Supreme Court’s order for the inclusion of officers from other states to probe cases of Manipur ethnic violence will ensure impartial and speedy justice. Its decision to set up a panel of three former women HC judges to look into relief efforts and rehabilitation can bring respite for displaced families.