Neither the Governor nor the Union government can treat an elected state government as a second fiddle.
Colonialism is deeply and disturbingly entrenched in the most fundamental and vital aspects of post-colonial societies, namely knowledge, education and legal systems.
Fear and anxiety from the pandemic can lead to stress and induce change in sleeping/eating patterns, worsening of chronic/mental health problems, increased consumption of alcohol, tobacco
Though these measures are commendable, we need to consider if India is ready to adopt virtual courts as a permanent part of the justice dispensation system.
The thousands of deaths due to Covid-19 should force everyone to work towards a mechanism to hold such nations accountable.
The focus will be on the cost effectiveness of legal services provided and competitive cost will be a defining factor. The customer will be picking up the best package with all the features at the most cost-efficient value.
One of the reasons the Left-Right binary approach is at loggerheads with the Indian worldview is because of its messianic certitude which is non-native, and its condescending take on Indian values and ways of life.
One can only hope the Novel Coronavirus outbreak spurs a movement of technology reforms that are long-lived.
With inadequate infrastructure and lack of latest technological support, district courts across the country are far from prepared to meet the current constraints.
As a result of the lockdown, the backlog of cases will increase, there will be a significant delay in investigation into cases and can prolong the trauma of undertrials.
The courts would examine the plea of frustration, or even force majeure, on a case-to-case basis depending on the contract and the circumstances governing it
Tax laws should be drafted to address concerns of a large proportion of honest taxpayers instead of focusing on the minor percentage of tax evaders.
