K Chandru
God in the courtroom: Should judges swear to justice or faith?
Some statements by CJI DY Chandrachud, and judges PN Bhagwati and SK Kaul raise questions on courts seeking solutions from God
- K Chandru
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
'We've devoted a day to ‘Constitution Murder’. There cannot be a bigger joke than this'
Government's declaration of June 25 as Samvidhan Hatya Diwas brings to light the question of whether it can disown actions taken by a previous government under the Constitution
- K Chandru
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Governors acting as 'agents of Centre'. Can SC fix this?
Stalling bills, meddling in university affairs, pushing constitutional boundaries...the gubernatorial role has evolved from ornamental to pivotal in political strategies. Kerala is the latest state where a war is brewing between Governor Arif Mohammed Khan and CM Pinarayi Vijayan with the former even accusing the CM of conspiring to hurt him physically. Ties between the two are already strained over the governor's inaction in clearing several Bills that require his assent
- K Chandru
- TNN
Can courts be asked to remove governors?
If a governor questions the Constitution itself, courts can intervene and send him or her out of office or at least direct the Union government to take action
- K Chandru
- TNN
Why law couldn't help migrant workers fleeing Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu controversy shows how much of the colonial legacy of mistreating migrant workers survives. And any protective law will have to address complex questions
Why collegium system must embrace more openness, not less
A debate on whether the Supreme Court collegium is being undermined or whether it is in urgent need of reform
Why the early release of prisoners is a finely balanced act
Credible cases of reform allow prisoners a second chance in society. However, the decision about which prisoners to release cannot be made lightly
How will 50% quota cap affect the state that has 69%
The Supreme Court judgement on Maratha quota puts focus on Tamil Nadu’s laws, where there is a reservation of 69%, among the highest in the country
Rajiv Gandhi killers' mercy petition back before Governor
The mercy petition case of Rajiv Gandhi's killers is back before the Governor, who continues to delay the decision