Logo

Logo

Home rule of law

rule of law

Basic Structure~II

The soundness of the historic ruling can be ‘judged‘ from the fact that for half a century now, various Division Benches of the apex court have not only reiterated the doctrine but expanded the base of the ‘basic structure‘ to include more liberal features into it. Democracy is being continually fortified, and its roots are being nourished with several subsequent decisions on the unfailing strength of Bharti ruling. The Court, by making explicit the earlier implicit basic postulates of the rule of law has arguably engraved our basic freedoms in stone, or, shall we say granite?

# Opinion
Judicial reform promotes rule of law

Professionalizing the judiciary not only makes courts more trustworthy and respectable in the eyes of the people, but also enhances its capability to resolve disputes, and thus contributes to a more vibrant, prosperous community.

Or why America deserves Trump

There are not too many countries where it would be considered acceptable for a 17-year-old to acquire a lethal weapon, inject himself into a volatile situation, then shoot three people who justifiably considered him a threat, killing two of them. But that’s precisely what the verdict in the Wisconsin trial of Kyle Rittenhouse conveys.

Rule of Law higher than the law

A CBI investigation under the supervision of the High Court must be made mandatory in all cases where the Central and State governments do not agree on such a course of action, says G RAMACHANDRA REDDY

Citizen’s Justice~I

Citizen’s Justice~I

The delayed response or disposal of cases are also the result of the delayed receipt of relevant inputs and reports from the respective stakeholders. The increasingly huge number of cases pending with certain departments or agencies also means that their timely hearing and eventual disposal are affected by the overload of the cases, thereby giving rise to a vicious cycle.

By Statesman News Service

01 March, 2020 8 mins read
A Minister in breach

A Minister in breach

By castigating a former judge for having delivered a judgment that was not to the liking of members of his caste, a senior Minister has breached all constitutional barriers of propriety, argues Ashok Kapur.

By Statesman News Service

23 August, 2018 8 mins read
Most Read