The Anatomy of Consequence: Why India’s Criminal Jurisprudence Must Evolve

India today stands at a legal paradox. We possess one of the world’s most sophisticated constitutional systems—rich with safeguards, procedural checks, and layers of appeal. Yet, the ordinary citizen feels increasingly vulnerable, the offender feels increasingly emboldened, and the victim is often left as a ghost in the courtroom. ​The fundamental question is no longer…

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The Rural Employment Paradox: Welfare or Protected Public Leakage?

India’s rural employment guarantee framework is globally recognized as a landmark in social security. On paper, it stands as a safety net promising dignity, income security, and livelihood support to the rural poor. Yet the widening chasm between its stated objectives and ground-level realities exposes a deeply troubling contradiction. For the 2025–26 financial year, the…

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A Case Study in Political Immaturity and Institutional Irresponsibility

In a democracy, the opposition plays a critical role. It keeps the ruling dispensation accountable and ensures necessary checks and balances. However, when the face of the opposition exhibits chronic irresponsibility, emotional immaturity, and reckless articulation, it becomes a liability for the nation. Mr. Rahul Gandhi, scion of India’s most prominent political dynasty, has repeatedly…

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Operation Sindoor and the Politics of Misdirection

C Pradeep Kumar The horrific terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians, including Indian tourists, was a grim reminder that cross-border terrorism remains an ever-present threat to India. In a swift and calibrated response, the Government of India launched Operation Sindoor, a precision military strike that…

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A Revolutionary Verdict: Supreme Court Opens Doors to Public Discourse on Sub Judice Matters

C. Pradeep Kumar The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark verdict that could redefine the role of the media and civil society in the justice delivery system. The apex court has clarified that public discussions and media commentary on sub judice matters are not inherently contemptuous—unless they cross the line into scandalizing the…

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India’s Stand Against Terror State Pakistan: A New Global Responsibility

The brutal terrorist attack recently in Pahalgam, where innocent pilgrims and civilians were targeted by religion-based terror outfits operating from across the border, has once again exposed the ugly face of radical extremism emanating from Pakistan’s soil. The heart-wrenching violence has sent shockwaves throughout India, igniting not just sorrow but a determined and uncompromising public…

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