Right of way: On the right to walk on demarcated footpaths
The Supreme Court has declared the right to walk on demarcated footpaths a fundamental right under Article 21, expanding its scope. This judgment, prompted by a child's death, u...
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Editorials · · Indian Polity & Governance
20 June 2026
19 June 2026
Free media cannot be free
The article analyzes the crisis faced by mainstream media (MSM) due to the rise of social media (SM), highlighting SM's dual role in democratizing information while also fosteri...
Lopsided solution: On syrup-based medicines, doctor’s prescription
The article critically analyzes the Indian government's new policy requiring a doctor's prescription for syrup-based medicines, a measure introduced to restore confidence in Ind...
18 June 2026
Step forward: On the Shishupal judgment
The Supreme Court's Shishupal judgment is a landmark ruling that significantly increased compensation for a homemaker in a motor accident case, valuing her services at ₹30,000 a...
16 June 2026
Resistance, renewal and the future of the INDIA bloc
The article analyzes the INDIA bloc's role as a united resistance against the BJP/RSS's alleged ideological and constitutional assault, drawing parallels with historical movemen...
13 June 2026
Equality of treatment for Persons with Disabilities
The article highlights the significant exclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) from India's digital welfare state, citing inadequate, fragmented, and discretionary disabil...
The 8th CPC — a chance to reform pay commissions
The article discusses the upcoming 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC) as an opportunity to fundamentally reform India's public compensation framework. It highlights critical issue...
12 June 2026
Lows of the land: On Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha nomination
The article discusses the rejection of Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh by the Returning Officer, citing non-disclosure of a pend...
FCRA Bill — expanding state control over civil society
The article analyzes the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill, 2026, which significantly expands state control over civil society organizations. Key provision...
Fair and square: On the Tamil Nadu Speaker, MLAs, disqualification proceedings
The Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker decided not to pursue disqualification proceedings against 21 AIADMK MLAs who defied a party whip during a trust vote, as their party's general s...
11 June 2026
The forgotten copilot of Air India flight 171
The article criticizes the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and the Air Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) for lack of transparency and delayed release of the final report on...
Protecting federalism must be the INDIA bloc’s ‘glue’
The article analyzes the unifying factor of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc. It argues that while a shared apprehension of the BJP's political ...