It is seemingly impossible to forget the case of Ajmal Kasab undergoing trial in the Indian courts despite the explicit evidence available against him in addition to… Read more “Why Terrorists Do and Should Get a Fair Trial”
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Genesis of the Basic Structure Doctrine in Indian Jurisprudence
This article summarises the factors that led to the genesis of the basic structure doctrine in the Indian jurisprudence from the very inception of the Indian constitution.… Read more “Genesis of the Basic Structure Doctrine in Indian Jurisprudence”
Dead Hand of the Past: Is the Indian Constitution Undemocratic?
One recurrent criticism of the Indian constituent assembly over the years has been that since it was not elected on the basis of universal adult franchise, it… Read more “Dead Hand of the Past: Is the Indian Constitution Undemocratic?”
Vox Populi, Vox Dei: Why People’s Consent and Not Coercion Ensures Long Lasting Power
Vox Populi, Vox Dei the voice of people is the voice of god. The Indian Constitution, which is the fountain source of all Indian laws itself acknowledges… Read more “Vox Populi, Vox Dei: Why People’s Consent and Not Coercion Ensures Long Lasting Power”
Fissures in the Indian Parliamentary System and the Way Forward
Free and fair elections lend credibility to the elected government in any democracy. When loophooles in existing laws are exploited to topple and replace governments without a… Read more “Fissures in the Indian Parliamentary System and the Way Forward”
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