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TopicJustice Chelameswar

Topic: Justice Chelameswar

India’s privacy ruling is a year old & we haven’t even unpacked its full potential

The landmark ruling will keep expanding the landscape of civil rights in the country.

Why some brother judges write concurrent opinions when CJI Misra writes majority view

Given the enormous political implications of their opinions, it is important judges make it easy for citizens to understand court rulings.

Self-restraint by judges of highest court seems to be forgotten virtue, says bar council head

Remarks come in wake of Justice Chelameswar's disapproval of Centre's decision not to elevate Justice K.M. Joseph to the SC.

The Indian Liberal, China inside Arunachal and why you should watch Lust Stories

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint in the last 24 hours. Be liberal. And that's a diktat. In the...

What Chelameswar said on his last day as SC judge and how China is moving into Arunachal

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint in the last 24 hours.

Congress heavyweights take summer break, head for cooler climes

Pre-Truth – snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

Indian judiciary doesn’t need to fear the government; it needs to be afraid of itself

Governments throughout the world want a pliant judiciary, but the onus is on the judiciary to push-back. It is no different in India.

Judges call to laud me, I ask them to take a stand too: Justice Chelameswar

Outgoing SC judge stands by decision to call January 12 press conference, stresses he has nothing personal against anyone. 

Supreme Court judge Chelameswar upholds convention on last day, sits with CJI Misra

Jasti Chelameswar, who officially retires on 22 June, has been fairly outspoken against Chief Justice Dipak Misra in the last few months.

Karnataka judge case: Govt asks CJI if fair probe done into sexual harassment allegations

Law minister’s letter comes in the wake of Justice Chelameswar’s stinging 5-page letter to CJI on delay in appointment of Karnataka district judge Krishna Bhat.

On Camera

SC’s stray dog order lit a match in Delhi. Are they a menace or companions?

The last time this matter flared up was when Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, in a very similar directive in April, called for the relocation of stray dogs in the capital.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?