Musings on India, the law, and policy
Posted in Uncategorized on Apr 23rd, 2011
A law providing for forfeiture of properties acquired by holders of “public office” [ including the offices/ posts in the public sector corporations ] by indulging in corrupt and illegal acts and deals, is a crying necessity in the present state of our society. ………. Such a law has become an absolute necessity, if the [...]
Posted in Court, Democracy, Politics, Speeches on Mar 7th, 2011
Ever heard politicians saying one thing in private (or a private gathering) and saying another in a public forum? Politicians are always under scrutiny and their statements are time and again matched up to the party line. That may be good for party politics but surely not for good democracy and free speech. If one [...]
Posted in Foreign Affairs, india on Mar 5th, 2011
While Maummar Gaddafi continues his onslaught on the Libyan people and accuses nescafe for mixing hallucianting drugs in their coffee, the Libyan leader also hopes to find a new ally in India. TOI reports; “Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi told PM Manmohan Singh last week that his actions against his people in Libya were akin to [...]
The Supreme Court today declared the appointment of Chief Vigilance Commissioner PJ Thomas ‘non-est in law’; meaning that it nullified the appointment and considered it non-existent. It attached a certain ‘integrity’ to the post of the CVC and declared that the officer must have an unblemished record which was not the case here as there [...]
Posted in Democracy, Rule of Law, Terrorism, Uncategorized on Feb 18th, 2011
The “Anti Nationals” : Review of the Human Rights Watch report on arbitrary detention and torture of terrorism suspects in India Just a few days ago, British Prime Minister David Cameron made a startling speech at the Munich Conference stating that the passing acknowledgment of ‘state multiculturalism’ and policy of tolerance was one of the [...]
Posted in Constitution, Court, Human Rights on Feb 5th, 2011
I had the honour and privilege of speaking with Justice Albie Sachs, former judge of the Constitutional Court in South Africa – transcript in today’s op-ed is here. Those who were in NALSAR for Justice Yacoob’s visit in 2006 will remember his erudition and humility. Albie Sachs, his colleague at the Court is no exception [...]