Tag: Indian Judiciary

Potential of reasoned Collegium resolutions as a starting point for transparency in the Indian higher judiciary

One way ahead out of the recent quagmire is for the higher judiciary, especially the Supreme Court to provide more reasoned public communiques on the decisions for appointments, transfers etc; though not the ideal solution, this would be a step forward

How diverse and inclusive is the Indian judiciary?

Through this piece, we shed light on the existing predominance of caste men and the lack of marginalized and minority representation in the judiciary

Collegium system & transparency of judicial appointments: a conundrun

Between criticisms of opaque-ness and an absence of transparency to concerns of brazen interference from an Executive that has shown no regard for Constitutional basics even niceties, the Collegium system of appointment of Judges is once again in public debate

Indian judiciary on granting bail: Different strokes for different folks?

How hate offenders are often let off with a mild rap on the wrist, while dissenters continue to languish behind bars as virtual political prisoners

Witness Protection in India: an idea gathering dust

One expects that after having waited for years for...

India Justice Report 2019 shows country’s failing criminal justice system

India has only 1 police personnel for every 663 individuals. Most states and Union Territories (UTs) spend less than Rs. 100 per prisoner per day.

False to Assume Agents of State Act in Good Faith: Vrinda Grover

Why do we continue to operate with the colonial...

Haphazard Appointment Of Judges Worsening High Court Judicial Delays

New Delhi: High courts nationwide are 37% short of...

The Coming of Age of the Indian Judiciary, A Cause for Celebration

The Indian Judiciary (at least a good section of...

Injustice Unlimited: Court Verdicts on Aseemanand and Saibaba

With a difference of less than 24 hours, two...

Why Judicial Reform Should Start With Lower Courts

Of the 30 million pending court cases in India...

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