Just 12% of High Court judges are women. This startling statistic underscores a critical imbalance within India’s judiciary, a point recently highlighted by outgoing Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud’s regret at not being able to appoint a woman judge to the Supreme Court during his tenure. This, coupled with the release of Collegium data and reflections … Read more
Just 12% of India’s High Court judges are women. This stark statistic, highlighted during Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud’s recent acknowledgement of regret over the lack of female representation in Supreme Court appointments, underscores a systemic challenge that extends far beyond the tenure of any single Chief Justice. As Justice B.R. Gavai prepares to demit office, … Read more
A chilling assertion echoed through the Supreme Court this week: that “intellectuals” pose a greater threat than those directly involved in the 2020 Delhi riots. This claim, made by Delhi Police and echoed by the Additional Solicitor General, isn’t an isolated incident. It’s a symptom of a growing strategy to equate critical thought with sedition … Read more
Surya Kant as CJI: A Shift Towards Proactive Judicial Reform in India? Over 70,000 cases are currently pending in Indian High Courts, a figure that continues to climb despite ongoing efforts. This staggering backlog isn’t merely a statistical anomaly; it’s a systemic crisis eroding public trust and hindering economic progress. The appointment of Justice Surya … Read more
A single act – the hurling of a shoe towards Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud – has sparked a debate far beyond the confines of the courtroom. While the immediate incident involving advocate Rakesh Kishore garnered headlines, the Supreme Court’s subsequent decision to “let the incident die its own natural death” and refrain from … Read more
Jammu & Kashmir’s Statehood Debate: A Catalyst for Decentralization Across India? Nearly seven years after the revocation of Article 370, the question of Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood remains a potent symbol of India’s evolving federal structure. The recent indication by former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah that he is considering becoming a party to the statehood … Read more
Supreme Court Blocks Telangana’s Increased OBC Reservation in Local Body Elections New Delhi – In a significant ruling delivered Thursday, the Supreme Court of India has overturned the Telangana government’s attempt to elevate reservation quotas for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in upcoming local body elections. The state’s proposal to increase OBC reservation to 42% faced … Read more
A single election recount, ordered by the Supreme Court, may seem like a localized political event. But the Court’s decision to stay the Karnataka High Court’s annulment of Congress MLA K.Y. Nanjegowda’s election isn’t just about one seat; it’s a potential bellwether for a future increasingly defined by post-election litigation. The frequency of electoral disputes … Read more