The case of Lt Samuel Kamalesan was a rare clash between an officer’s beliefs and the Army’s traditions, but today’s climate of politicised religiosity and a hierarchy pandering to it makes reform urgent.
Despite growing passenger volume, 11 out of 14 carriers reported losses in 2023-24. IndiGo recorded profit of Rs 8,167 crore, which reduced to Rs 7.253 crore in 2024-25.
Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).
None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.
The basic issue is of superannuation. A district judge retires at the age of 60; a high court judge at the age of 62 and the supreme court of India judge at 65. That is why everyone wishes elevation to the next step to continue the government patronage. When judges on the basis of seniority are superceded why don’t they submit their papers? They always look for the green pastures. The malaise is deep-rooted.
With all due respect, Justice H R Khanna’s legacy – his portrait hangs in Court no 1, which he ought to have presided over – cannot be a relevant factor in elevating his relative to the apex court.
The basic issue is of superannuation. A district judge retires at the age of 60; a high court judge at the age of 62 and the supreme court of India judge at 65. That is why everyone wishes elevation to the next step to continue the government patronage. When judges on the basis of seniority are superceded why don’t they submit their papers? They always look for the green pastures. The malaise is deep-rooted.
With all due respect, Justice H R Khanna’s legacy – his portrait hangs in Court no 1, which he ought to have presided over – cannot be a relevant factor in elevating his relative to the apex court.