In 'The Fearless Judge', author Insiyah Vahanvaty recalls the life and times of Justice AM Ahmadi, who was Chief Justice of India from 1994 to 1997, and was celebrated for being a ‘Citizen’s Judge’.
These pending matters include questions on private property, regulation of industrial alcohol, appointment of arbitrators and whether royalty for extracted minerals is a ‘tax’.
Naima Khatoon has taken charge of Aligarh Muslim University at a time when many in India are viewing the words 'Muslim' and 'minority' with suspicion. But also when AMU itself is changing.
Since Model Code of Conduct is in place, Centre sought approval from ECI to proceed with appointment. Latter approved it on condition govt won’t derive 'political mileage from it'.
Much like Article 370, the Muslim Personal law has been a charter for a state within a state, creating its own Aristocracy of Collaborators, which keeps betraying India and the Muslim community while feeding on both.
Many tend to feel that no matter which way SC rules, dilution of Aligarh Muslim University's minority character has been underway for some time. A look at history of the case & the debate.
The emergence of India's Scheduled Castes from the bottom rung should be a matter of satisfaction and happiness for one and all and not a matter of jealousy and envy.
A 7-judge bench led by CJI Chandrachud is revisiting 1967 ruling that AMU is not minority institution. Current case stems from appeal against Allahabad HC’s 2006 ruling.
From blaming ‘lower’ caste Ansaris for the 1857 revolt to not allowing them into AMU, the university's founder Syed Ahmed Khan has, on many occasions, discriminated against Pasmandas.
AMU's V-C selection process should consider gender diversity and representation, recognising the invaluable contributions and perspectives women bring to leadership roles.
Canada faces serious foreign interference issues, but these challenges must not be weaponized to unfairly target friendly and important allies like India.
In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.
Among 19 Indian firms sanctioned by US Treasury Dept was Lokesh Machines Ltd accused of coordinating with 'Russian defence procurement agent to import Italy-origin CNC machines'.
While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.
Instead of exposing ex-CJI AM Ahmadi, Ms. Vahanvaty is celebrating him. Instead of exposing AMU for the conception of the idea of Pakistan and providing leadership to the Pakistan Movement which led to the partition of India, Ms. Vahanvaty seems more interested in the “minority character” of the University.
An institution like AMU must be held accountable for it’s role in the creation of Pakistan.
AMU is not only a minority institution but a privileged elite minority within a minority institution.
Instead of exposing ex-CJI AM Ahmadi, Ms. Vahanvaty is celebrating him. Instead of exposing AMU for the conception of the idea of Pakistan and providing leadership to the Pakistan Movement which led to the partition of India, Ms. Vahanvaty seems more interested in the “minority character” of the University.
An institution like AMU must be held accountable for it’s role in the creation of Pakistan.