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Why the ED's Retreat on Attorney-Client Privilege is Not the Final Word
The ED’s retreat from summoning lawyers is a fragile truce, not a final victory for the rule of law. The core issue persists: the draconian PMLA, upheld by the Supreme Court's Vijay Madanlal judgment, grants the agency immense power. This administrative fix fails to resolve the fundamental threat to attorney-client privilege, which remains in jeopardy until a true judicial course correction occurs.

Chintan Shah
Jun 229 min read
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The Long Wait for Justice: A Crisis Eroding Faith in India's Rule of Law
The chronic issue of the pendency of cases across all levels of the Indian judicial system continues to be a pressing concern, with the total number of pending cases exceeding five crore.

Chintan Shah
May 1813 min read
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Supreme Court: Disobedience of Court Orders Undermines the Rule of Law
Supreme Court: No one is above the law—defying court orders strikes at the heart of democracy and rule of law.

Chintan Shah
May 122 min read
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Legal Experts Question Whether Ordinary Laws Can Undermine India's Basic Constitutional Principles
Experts urge review: Ordinary laws that violate Constitution’s Basic Structure escape scrutiny, risking erosion of core values.

Chintan Shah
Apr 213 min read
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A Fire, a Scandal, and a Wake-Up Call for India’s Judiciary
A fire at Justice Yashwant Varma's residence revealed hidden cash, sparking a national debate on judicial transparency.
Unlike lawmakers and bureaucrats, Indian judges weren't required to disclose assets, creating a public perception gap.
The Supreme Court's decision to mandate asset disclosure aligns the judiciary with legislative and executive branches.
Public outrage and media scrutiny following the Varma incident drove the demand for judicial accountability.
The move towa

Chintan Shah
Apr 139 min read
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Justice Must Not Only Be Done but Also Seen to Be Done: Supreme Court Transfers Politically Charged Case to CBI
SC orders CBI probe in politically sensitive case, ensuring justice is seen to be done in a landmark ruling on fair investigations.

Chintan Shah
Dec 5, 20244 min read
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Where Law Ends, Tyranny Begins: Supreme Court's Landmark Judgement on Protecting Citizens' Rights Against Arbitrary Demolitions
Supreme Court reinforces rule of law, protecting citizens' right to shelter against arbitrary demolitions by executive actions.

Chintan Shah
Nov 14, 20244 min read
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