The concept of palimony : an example of judicial creativity By Justice Katju
It is said that the law usually trails behind social development. This is because while society is constantly changing and…
Author: Markandey Katju
Markandey Katju is an Indian jurist. He was the former judge of Supreme Court of India. He also was chairman of the Press Council of India from 2011 to 2014.
The lesson from VenezuelaBy Justice Katju
The events in Venezuela on 3rd January 2026 have taught us a valuable lesson viz despite the rules of international law, weakness will be punished.
Maarghazhi By Justice Katju
In the south Indian states of Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana the month of Maarghazhi ( called Maagh in north ) India started on 16th/17th December 2025 and will end on 13th/14th January, 2026. It is considered a holy month and regarded as highly auspicious in south India
Explaining events in VenezuelaBy Justice Katju
The recent events in Venezuela, which included bombing of the capital Caracas and some other cities, and kidnapping of its President Maduro by US forces, are extremely worrying, and call for an insightful explanation. I am here giving my own.
Am I contradictory ? By Justice Katju
Many people have asked me why I visit religious places of all religions, and participate in festivals of all religions,…
The Creators of IndiaBy Justice Katju
The two creators of India are the great Emperors Ashoka and Akbar.This is because they realised that India is a…
The juvenile demand for Imran Khan’s releaseBy Justice Katju
As can be seen on twitter and other social media, many Pakistanis, including those overseas, are demanding restoration of democracy,…
How long ?By Justice Katju
I have often said that only a people’s revolution ( jan kranti ), after a long drawn people’s struggle (…
A National DisgraceBy Justice Katju
I was deeply distressed on hearing of the brutal murder of Angel Chakma, a young man hailing from the north eastern Indian state of Tripura, who was studying in Dehra Dun along with his younger brother Michael.
I have given my reasons in articles and interviews that the Delhi High Court order in Sengar’s case is correct
https://www.hastakshepnews.com/2025/12/delhi-high-courts-interim-order-in.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5qRe7R5fJIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPuOll-W3UE&pp=ygUaa2F0anUgYmFya2hhIHRyZWhhbiBzZW5nYXI%3DYesterday I saw on youtube that you criticised my statementshttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/x-mYv2aWt-YYou have not said how my reasoning is incorrect. All you…