Madhavankutty Pillai
A high court order yet again points at the issues in India’s dowry law
Striking a balance between competing interests and interpreting the law on the basis of the Constitution will serve the best interests of the court and the nation. Justice Chandrachud is well-versed in the Constitution. Upholding its provisions and true spirit in the face of exaggerated expectations will define his tenure
The Gyanvapi case is an opportunity to think about settling religious disputes out of court
The new Chief Justice of India has a long way to go in a short tenure
The evolution of the Indian judiciary as a defender of both people’s rights and the state’s interests
Six years after it was struck down, the draconian Section 66A finally makes a reluctant exit
On the predictable response to the chief justice asking a rape accused to marry the victim
The job of the courts is to resolve disputes arising from either the violation of laws or conflicting interpretations of the law