The Delhi police have often displayed a blatant disregard for notions of fairness, impartiality and due process. The absolute worst scenario for Delhi is to further empower its police with additional arbitrary powers.

In the grand tapestry of a constitutional democracy, where every strand represents the hopes and aspirations of its people, any power-sharing scheme brought in through an ordinance or legislation, crushing its citizens' legitimate rights betrays the essence of a legitimate order.

The order leaves the most pertinent question hanging in the balance: Is the Union government constitutionally barred from legislative and executive power over “Services” under Article 239AA(3)?

Even though the colonial-era Parliament building is being replaced with much fanfare in India, the criminal defamation law, along with many other colonial laws, like seditious libel, enacted by the British raj in the 19th century, is still in effect. 

In his new book 'Undercover', investigative journalist Ashish Khetan recalls how he broke the infamous Snoopgate story in 2013.

The police has shown no compunctions in going after the critics of the political outfit in power—be it the left-leaning academics under the BJP's rule or a rightwing media head under the present Shiv Sena-led coalition.

After reining in the wayward, venal ways of the UPA-II government, the court has, in the past six years, spectacularly failed to judicially restrain a rampaging majoritarian government.

The Delhi government reasoning of separating the investigations from prosecution not only seems justified, but is also warranted.

Unfortunately, the judge’s independence has been questioned publicly, repeatedly, in certain quarters, by some senior lawyers, including Prashant Bhushan.

Secret recordings made after the Godhra riots showed that members of the Sangh parivar were appointed as special public prosecutors and helped 'settle' many cases in which Hindus were accused.

Modi did well to plug the loopholes. But till India aligns its tax policy with its core strengths, it will keep losing substantial revenue.

Has Sandeep Tamgadge, the Nagaland cadre IPS officer who was withdrawn in April 2014 from the ongoing probe into two Gujarat killing cases, been framed for knowing too much?

In the past, violent groups were aberrations and perpetrators of riots were brought to justice. That is no longer the case – the present regime draws support from these very groups.

The CBI's decision to go after NDTV and its founders – while ignoring cases against the Adanis, Ambanis and other powerful businesses despite serious evidence – doesn't bode well for the agency.

When it comes to the art of enjoying a shower without getting wet, Narendra Modi is many shades better than Manmohan Singh.

It is in both the Congress and the BJP’s interests that these records are not looked into; the Supreme Court should step in and insist on a proper investigation.

If Narendra Modi is serious about his promises to tackle black money, making political funding more transparent and accountable is an excellent place to start.

The recent high court order vesting all decision-making powers with the lieutenant governor will interrupt the national capital’s progress on all fronts.

Real change comes about when the people are empowered to participate in the decision making process