Soli J. Sorabjee

Objection, counsellor

Suborning a witness is serious obstruction of justice. That’s the high court’s message in Nanda lawyers’ case

Arms and the men

In a landmark judgment, a British court stops executive assistance in a Saudi arms case

Touchy, aren’t we?

Our Supreme Court has held that exhibition of a movie is a fundamental right covered under the free speech guarantee...

A PIL for every ill?

What is judicial activism? It denotes a judiciary in which judges discharge their functions...

Modern Magna Carta turns 60

We must be mindful of the taunt that the only thing universal about human rights is their universal violation.

Just like Bihar, Guv

The governor under our constitutional scheme is not an ornamental figure. He has an important role to play.

Benchmarking comment

Bandhs had become a way of life in Kerala. There is no legislative definition of the expression ‘bandh’.

And justice is reborn

The Pakistan Supreme Court takes on the military regime, rules against a sitting military ruler. There is public acclaim for the judgment. So what are

With utmost respect, Mr Speaker

Alas, we do not live in a perfect world in which there would be no occasion for the judiciary to order the executive to perform its duty of implementi

Equality is a fine balance

Except in the case of some PILs, judicial interventions cannot be termed overreach

Horse-trading mantra

Imposition of President’s rule in UP would have been patently unconstitutional

The right to offend

Non-screening of ‘Parzania’ in Gujarat is a shocking curb on freedom of expression

Before we tender clemency

Mercy is a noble aim, but it must be kept in strict line with the rule of law

Screening intolerance

The agitation in Gujarat against Aamir Khan has put democracy under siege

Indira to Sonia

No one profits if some office holders become objects of political worship