Tag: elections
Zohran Mamdani and Hitler By Justice Katju
I have already written an article on Zohran Mamdani, calling him the Wonderboy of America. Zohran Mamdani reminds me of…
Exploring Panchayati Raj Elections in Constitution Through Panchayat Series
This paper discusses constitutional provisions and elections of the Panchayati Raj especially 73rd Amendment based on panchayat series. It cuts across the functions and responsibilities of the Pradhan/Sarpanch revealing the intricacies and truths of grassroots governance.
Supreme Court Cancels Bail in West Bengal Post-Poll Violence: Upholding Fair Trial Amid Grave Political and Sexual Offences
This case concerns the violence that followed the May 2021 West Bengal elections, and it involves grave accusations of sexual assault, criminal conspiracy, and attempts to undermine the criminal justice system. Citing the seriousness of the offenses and possible danger to a fair trial, the Supreme Court reversed the Calcutta High Court’s decisions to grant the accused bail. In politically delicate criminal cases where local law enforcement is allegedly compromised, the ruling emphasizes the importance of judicial intervention.