Category: Chamarthi Pradeep Kumar

C Pradeep Kumar We often boast that we have the world’s lengthiest Constitution. But what is the worth of a voluminous document that demands constant correction? It brings to mind an old adage: “The more you write, the more mistakes you make.” Our Constitution has been amended over a hundred times — and yet it…

When former U.S. President Donald Trump, standing beside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, declared, “We leave Bangladesh in Modi’s hands,” it was no mere diplomatic pleasantry. It was a calculated strategic endorsement — one that continues to resonate across South Asia today. That single sentence underscored deep trust in India’s maturity, responsibility, and regional leadership….

C Pradeep Kumar Land disputes in India are messy. But when religion, outdated laws, and unchecked powers collide, it becomes a full-blown circus. Enter the Waqf Act—a law that quietly lets an unelected board decide what’s theirs, what’s yours, and what no one even knew was in dispute—until now. You wake up, sip your tea,…

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…

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…