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Off Court

214 days of unending controversies for Chief Justice Dipak Misra

Even if he survives this crisis by default, Misra's perceived inaction on every crucial issue will leave the judiciary with a lot to defend itself against.

How election delay & mess in India’s legal regulator affects legal education & practice

BCI’s unbridled power and little accountability explain why candidates are actively campaigning for these elections.

Order, Order: It’s high time the Supreme Court addresses the mess within

The Supreme Court refuses to entertain any executive involvement even as it continues to squander every opportunity to address its structural issues.

The protest by the four judges did little except turn SC into a den of gossip and intrigue

Unless larger reforms are brought in, the only consequence of the press conference will be the loss of public trust in the judiciary.

On Camera

Prajwal Revanna case shows why and how sexual crimes by men in politics can go unchecked for years

It would be a disservice to the women of Hassan to look at Prajwal Revanna’s alleged abuse of power as a ‘sex scandal’. Allegations against him show what ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely’ actually means.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.