A two-judge bench’s criticism of a co-ordinate bench for denying bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, ignoring legal principles, exposes inconsistency in the justice delivery system. When smaller benches ignore established rulings, it weakens public trust. Judicial discipline is sacrosanct and courts must uphold hierarchy to ensure institutional credibility.
Whatever happens to the NCP after Ajit Pawar’s death, it will be advantage BJP
NCP’s staring at a crisis after Ajit Pawar’s death. His family’s attempt to take control has pitted them against senior leaders. One functionary has resigned, more could follow. The very leaders who had rejected NCP reunion talks are rushing for Sharad Pawar’s help. Whatever happens, it will be advantage BJP.
Dropsite’s revelations about Imran Khan’s ouster highlights most destructive side of US
Drop Site’s revelation of the ciphered cable that ended Imran Khan’s elected government underlines the most cynical and destructive elements of American policy. The subversion was Biden’s. Trump legitimised Pakistan’s rigged election and Munir’s bloodless coup. America’s template—preach more democracy to democracies; love field marshals in vassal, semi-vassal states.
Indian economy needs big policy fixes. Don’t just fixate on value of rupee
The world economy is going through a once-in-a-generation crisis. And India is among the most severely affected. This is a function of India’s size, aspirations and yet many dependencies. A monochromatic fixation with the value of the Rupee trivialises the challenge. India needs big policy corrections, not petty point-scoring, band-aids.