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Kaleeswaram Raj

Kaleeswaram Raj

Articles by Kaleeswaram Raj

When liberty is no more a constitutional guarantee

Despite the apparent clarity in the contentions for release of the climate activist whose track record and social commitment are demonstrated in the public domain, the Supreme Court has been indecisive so far. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jan 26, 2026 15:36 IST

No closure in the state versus governor battle

The present verdict, which erased the concept of deemed assent, has the effect of empowering the erring Raj Bhavans by magnifying their delusions. (HT Archive)

Updated on Nov 25, 2025 15:41 IST

How the Emergency left India’s judiciary bruised

The constitutional text, on its own, would not be able to carry out this function in the absence of a political climate that ensures the working of the Constitution. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 24, 2025 15:14 IST

Presidential reference has echoes of a review petition

Given the nature of the jurisdiction, the general principles of law laid down in Tamil Nadu Governor case are unshakable (HT Photo)

Updated on May 16, 2025 14:43 IST

State-wise common civil codes contradict the idea of UCC

Some personal laws in India indeed violate the principles of gender justice and equality. It is an area where the SC must step in, as cases challenging such personal laws are pending before the apex court. Very often, violations of fundamental rights are adequately redressed by adjudication rather than legislation (AP)

Updated on Mar 5, 2025 14:19 IST

Learning from the GN Saibaba episode

Hyderabad: Activist Prof. GN Saibaba addresses the media, in Hyderabad, Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI08_23_2024_000179B) (PTI)

Updated on Oct 21, 2024 14:58 IST

Time to explore public funding of polls in India

In the first-past-the-post system in India, political parties, not individual candidates, run the show (PTI)

Updated on Feb 17, 2024 03:41 IST

Govt vs Court – the problem is structural

The Supreme Court (ANI)

Updated on Nov 27, 2023 03:43 IST

Governor raj has no place in Constitution

The Supreme Court called for “a bit of soul-searching” from the governors and reminded them that they are not elected by the people. (PTI)

Updated on Nov 9, 2023 17:07 IST

On marriage equality, a missed opportunity

The SC was reluctant to interfere with the provisions of progressive legislation like the SMA, even while it accepted the concerns of the petitioners. (PTi)

Updated on Oct 23, 2023 16:30 IST

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