Judiciary’s Dangerous Drift Towards Immunity

In a curious twist this past week, the Supreme Court of India stayed Enforcement Directorate (ED) action against Tamil Nadu’s state-run liquor monopoly, TASMAC. What stood out was not just the stay itself, but the sharp rebuke delivered by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai. “Your ED is crossing all limits,” he remarked, questioning how a criminal…

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Five Stars, Zero Success

In the absurd theatre of Pakistan’s military establishment, self-delusion now comes with an extra star. General Asim Munir, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, is reportedly projecting himself as a de facto Field Marshal—a title historically earned through decisive battlefield victories. What exactly is Munir being celebrated for? For standing by helplessly while India’s “Operation Sindoor”…

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