The Collegium has not entirely freed judges from dependence on the government

'There is one weapon in the government's armoury which impacts the independence of the judiciary, and which has not been affected by the collegium system.''It is post-retirement employment with the......

Aadhaar Act contravenes right to life and personal liberty

Aadhaar-related schemes and the Aadhaar Act exist on the assumption that Right to Privacy is not a Fundamental Right. The SC's verdict has totally demolished this flawed assumption, says Dr Gopal......

Why privacy is important and all need it

‘Privacy allows people a space where they can refuse to conform. And it is in that space where liberty flourishes,’ says Gautam Bhatia. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com. In No......

Right to privacy: A citizen's inheritance

One of the crucial features of the right to privacy judgment is the understanding that democracy is founded on pluralism and diversity, and pluralism and diversity begin in the mind,......

BCCI finds Kale prima facie guilty

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's inquiry has found prima facie material against Abhijit Kale in the matter of alleged offer of bribes to two national selectors "to proceed further",......

Kale, selectors should undergo lie-detector test

Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Chairman Balasahab Thorveon Sundaycalled for lie detector tests of tainted batsman Abhijit Kale as well as two national selectors -- Kiran More and Pranab Roy......