To wink, or not to wink, that is the question By Justice Katju
Recently a lady lawyer asked me on fb for some tips how to argue in Court. I humorously replied ”…
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On Democracy By Justice Katju
These days a lot of hue and cry is being raised by opposition parties, mediapersons, and so called ‘intellectuals’ over…
Who destroyed state institutions in India ? By Justice Katju
Opposition parties, many mediapersons, and so called ‘intellectuals’ in India are nowadays strongly criticising the BJP for undermining and destroying…
The humility of Sir Grimwood Mears By Justice Katju
During British rule there were many British Judges in the Indian High Courts, the Chief Justice invariably being a Britisher. …
Contempt of Court By Justice Katju
I have always said that the present law of contempt in court in India needs to be amended https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/satyam-bruyat/its-time-to-amend-law-on-contempt-of-court In this…
MAINTENANCE RIGHTS OF WOMEN IN LIVE-IN RELATIONSHIPS: A DOCTRINAL ANALYSIS OF SECTION 125 CRPC
I. INTRODUCTION A dismal query has just preceded the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in the case of KP Raveendran…
Why Registration is Not Proof of Ownership in Property Law
Under the scheme of the Registration Act, 1908, the registering officer is supposed to perform an administrative role, not a quasi-judicial one. The investigation into title of a person is a complex question requiring adjudication by a civil court. This can also help one understand why the registering officer generally cannot cancel a deed after registration.
Should we have more women judges ? By Justice Katju
I read today on page 13 of ‘The Hindu’ newspaper ( Chennai edition ) that the Supreme Court Bar Association…
Caste atrocity prone By Justice Katju
In the Times of India Chennai Edition of today, 30th August, a news item has been published on page 8…
Justice Katju
I am also KarunanidhiWhen I was Chief Justice of the Madras High Court ( 2004-2005 ) a lawyer was arguing…