Category: Opinion
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Decoding the Karnataka Freedom of Religion Ordinance, 2022
Introduction On May 17, 2022, the Governor of Karnataka promulgated the Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Ordinance, 2022 (“the Ordinance”). Similar Ordinances were promulgated in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh in 2020 and 2021 respectively. Since the Parliament does not have the legislative competence, several states including Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, […]
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Summary and Critique of Martha C. Nussbaum’s ‘Poets as Judges: Judicial Rhetoric and The Literary Imagination’
Martha C. Nussbaum’s article primarily focuses on discussions on literary imagination and the pivotal role it plays in the interpretation of several novels such as Dickens’s Hard Times[1], E.M Forster’s Maurice[2], and Richard Wright’s novel, Native Son[3]. Furthermore, it discusses how literary works have the potential to mold judges who display empathy as well as […]
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Satire and Intolerance: The Story of Two Indias?
In the world’s largest democracy, does freedom of speech and expression really exist as a right? Or is it a concept not equally applicable to all? It is high time that these questions be answered as recent instances make us question our own fundamental rights. The supreme court has recognised that on “open discussion and […]
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Ecocide: The green credentials of France
Recently, the France National Assembly has approved the fiercely debated Climate and Resilience bill (“bill”), commemorating it as a ray of optimism amid the pandemic. The bill came on account of a foiled move of increasing fuel prices in order to reduce carbon emissions that led to the massive protests in France (Yellow Vest Movement.) […]
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How judicial activism played a role in breaking through the political complacency during the two phases of lockdown
The severity of the corona virus impact in India has not only jolted the health sector but also brought forth several doubts about the effectiveness of “good governance” claimed by the Indian government. The political complacency and lack of thoughtfulness by policy makers left the judiciary with no option but to step in. When the […]
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The Need to Recalibrate the Indian Approach towards Political Funding
An electoral bond, akin to a promissory note, can be purchased from select State Bank of India branches by any Indian citizen or company incorporated in India. The person or company can then contribute the funds to any registered political party of their choice. The bonds are similar to bank notes in that they are […]
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