How the right to walk is integral to modernity
The article discusses the Supreme Court's recent ruling declaring the 'Right to Walk safely on footpaths' as a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(d) (freedom of movement) and...
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Editorials · · Indian Polity & Governance
07 July 2026
In India, voting cannot remain merely a statutory right
The article discusses the ongoing constitutional debate regarding the status of the right to vote in India. Traditionally held as a statutory right based on Supreme Court judgme...
06 July 2026
The right to belong beyond official documentation
The article critically examines the evolving understanding of Indian citizenship, triggered by a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs that a passport is merely a 'tra...
A life devoted to India’s unity and progress
The article commemorates Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's 125th birth anniversary, highlighting his unwavering commitment to India's unity and progress. It details his fight against...
04 July 2026
Manufacturing justice: On the top court, AI use observations
The Supreme Court of India has expressed strong caution against the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in judicial processes, likening AI hallucinations to the Bhopal gas trage...
02 July 2026
On curbing young adults on social media
The article analyzes the global trend of regulating social media access for children, prompted by the UK's proposed ban for under-16s and similar initiatives in other countries,...
Yes and no: On the erosion of India’s grassroots democracy
A new report highlights the erosion of India's grassroots democracy, particularly concerning Gram Sabhas. It notes 'participation fatigue' among citizens due to a lack of outcom...
30 June 2026
Delayed honour: On Operation Sindoor, gains and losses
The article criticizes the Indian government for its delayed acknowledgment of soldier casualties in Operation Sindoor (April 2025 cross-border strikes) and for allegedly mislea...
29 June 2026
The new digital slavery needs constitutional guardrails
The article argues that unchecked Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies pose an existential threat to human dignity, democracy, and national sovereignty, likenin...
22 June 2026
The lack of accountability within the NTA
The article critically analyzes the lack of accountability within the National Testing Agency (NTA) following the cancellation and re-examination of NEET-UG. It highlights that ...
Just truths: On DNA evidence and rights
The article traces the evolution of the Supreme Court's stance on DNA evidence in paternity disputes, balancing the protection of children from the stigma of illegitimacy, the r...
20 June 2026
Defection as merger: On politics, the wave of defections
The article discusses the increasing trend of political defections in India, particularly focusing on how elected representatives are using the 'merger' provision of the Tenth S...