A conversation with Irfan Ali and a relative By Justice Katju
Last afternoon a dear friend of mine, Irfan Ali, came to meet me in my flat, and we had a…
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A new fraud on the youth of India By Justice Katju
As regards the inclusion of OBCs ( yadavs, kurmis, etc ) in the Regulations, this is another fraud, and is only motivated to secure their votebanks. I have pointed out in my article below that the so called OBCs, who were indeed backward at one time, are in fact no longer backward today. Hence reservations for them is now totally unwarranted and uncalled for.
Understanding world events By Justice Katju
It is often mind boggling what is going on in the world today, so I am giving my own perspective.…
Mutual Fund Surveillance: Algorithmic Detection of Quantitative Violations and Data Needs
Mutual funds are among the most widely used investment vehicles in India’s securities markets, attracting retail and institutional investors through…
Implications of the Securities Market Code, 2025 on Intermediaries and Market Infrastructure Institutions
Disclosure requirements are also likely to become more granular. Merchant bankers and issuers will need to adhere to tighter norms in public offerings, including enhanced due diligence certifications. Credit rating agencies may face expanded disclosure responsibilities concerning rating methodologies and conflict management.
What is happening in Bangladesh ?
By Justice Katju These days much is being said about recent developments in Bangladesh. There are varying theories and analyses about…
Condemnable act in Bangladesh By Justice Katju
I condemn the brutal lynching of a Hindu in Bangladesh, just as I condemn atrocities on minorities everywhere. It is…
Sacred Spaces, Secular Power, and a Sitting Judge: The Justice G.R. Swaminathan Impeachment Debate
What makes this matter worse is the fact that this motion is rooted less in clear cases of judicial bias but more on the fact that the State Government was dissatisfied with the judicial outcome which touched upon sensitive religious and political terrain. If legislation started acting on every dissatisfaction it has it will set a wrong precedent ad risks judiciary being subordinated to shifting winds of politics.
Season of Advent By Justice Katju
This is the Season of Advent for Christians, a preparation or countdown for Christmas, which started on 30th November 2025. The…
The arrest of Savukku Shankar By Justice Katju
There is a lot of corruption in India, but nowadays Tamilnadu takes the cake. It can claim the distinction of…