Shishir Tripathi
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Jan 18, 2019
Citizenship Bill: Confusion over proposed law can be dispelled by separating law from politics, say experts
In Assam, Asom Gana Parishad which was the key coalition partner of the ruling BJP quit the state government, accusing the Centre of being anti-Assam. -
Jan 15, 2019
Ex- CBI chief Alok Verma's transfer demonstrates posts of 'lesser clout' requires 'lesser credentials'
While the legality of Alok Verma's transfer cannot be contested as it was approved by the Selection Committee, an important question needs to be asked -
Jan 14, 2019
In CBI-Alok Verma case, maligning Justice AK Sikri for his deciding vote and targeting CVC inquiry do democracy no good
On 10 January, Alok Verma was removed from his post at the CBI after a high-powered selection committee, comprising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and Justice AK Sikri of the Supreme Court. -
Jan 11, 2019
Alok Verma removed as CBI chief: Mallikarjun Kharge's dissent guided more by political rivalry than legality
The removal of ousted CBI chief Alok Verma was approved by two members of the three-member Selection Committee. -
Jan 11, 2019
Alok Verma's removal as CBI chief by Narendra Modi-led panel raises political storm, but legality can't be contested
The fact that Alok Verma was neither removed nor transferred had put the decision squarely within the legal powers of the executive. Decision to transfer Verma was only done following approval of the appointment committee recommendation which rests in harmony with the rules enunciated in Delhi Special Police Establishment Act. -
Jan 08, 2019
Centre approves 10% reservation for economically weaker upper castes: A look at constitutional validity of move
On Monday, the Union Cabinet approved 10 percent reservation in jobs and education to those economically weaker among the 'general category' who till now have never benefited from quotas. -
Dec 14, 2018
Supreme Court bats for rights of elderly, directs Centre to increase pension and set up old age homes
The Supreme Court of India made some poignant observations on the plight of elderly. -
Dec 03, 2018
Corruption in higher judiciary is real: Negating rot-within and focusing on individuals will not help Justice Kurian Joseph's cause
Justice Kurian Joseph was part of the group of four Supreme Court judges, who on 12 January, 2018 held a press conference and accused the then Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra of assigning important cases to select few judges and raised serious doubts on the functioning of Supreme Court under his leadership. -
Nov 02, 2018
Rape charges against MJ Akbar: In absence of formal complaint, police, court can take suo motu cognisance
According to some legal experts while in certain cases there is a limitation of time and ‘locus standi’ no such limitation lies with the cases of alleged rape. -
Nov 01, 2018
Recent SC ruling throws light on age-old question: Can lack of ‘genuine emotions’ be equated with criminal intent?
The apex court highlighted a very important question of judging a situation, motive or an act of person through the lens of ‘emotions’ which is so idiosyncratic that no general rules can be set for its standardization.
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