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Supreme Efforts at Lifting the Garbage

The Supreme Court has moved on front foot into the vexing case of waste management. Its directions last month reflect the growing impatience about heaps of waste which scar India’s landscape, affect the health of citizens and dent its developmental aspirations.

Constitutional Alchemy

The anti-defection law was meant to end the era of the “Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram” politician. Four decades later, it has produced constitutional alchemists seeking ever newer ways to turn defection into legality.

Crumbling Foundation

Had the Mahatma been alive to witness the civil war like situation in Manipur, and communal riots in Haryana, he…

Judges’ assets

A Parliamentary Committee has recommended legislation to make it mandatory for Supreme Court and High Court judges to declare their…