Judicial Accountability: Beyond Delays, Towards Integrity and Transparency

C Pradeep Kumar The judiciary in India is revered as the final protector of rights and liberties. But, reverence should not translate into unquestioned immunity. While judicial independence is non-negotiable, judicial accountability remains the missing cornerstone of our democratic structure. Beyond delays, recent incidents raising concerns about judicial integrity make systemic reforms more urgent than…

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Why the Endowments Acts Must Be Abolished?

C Pradeep Kumar In a country that upholds secularism and freedom of religion as constitutional ideals, the continued control of Hindu temples by state governments under various Endowments Acts is an anachronism and a constitutional anomaly. Enacted with the stated objective of streamlining temple administration and preventing mismanagement, these Acts have led instead to rampant…

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Time for Action, Not Diplomacy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first five years were a period of learning and adaptation—understanding the complex machinery of governance and establishing India’s presence on the global stage. The people saw his sincerity, admired his work ethic, and rewarded him with a resounding mandate for a second term. His second term saw bolder moves. The abrogation…

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