An essay in The Hindu on a flawed verdict that restricts the power of states to determine backwardness: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/interpretations-which-impede-a-just-social-order/article34600254.ece
A patently wrong regime
An essay in The Hindu on the barriers to healthcare posed by intellectual property law and the corruption at the root of the global trading regime: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-patently-wrong-regime/article34424840.ece
The last word on the state and temples
A piece in The Hindu on the constitutional justification for state regulation of Hindu temples: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-last-word-on-the-state-and-temples/article34379441.ece
Not so stellar in protecting personal liberty
An essay in The Hindu on uncertain judicial verdicts and the threat they pose to fundamental freedoms: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/not-so-stellar-in-protecting-personal-liberty/article33991761.ece
Central Vista, executive’s caprice, and rule of law
An essay in The Hindu on the Supreme Court’s flawed judgment approving the redevelopment of the Central Vista in Delhi: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/central-vista-executives-caprice-and-rule-of-law/article33545045.ece
Personal choices, the Constitution’s endurance
An essay in The Hindu on the threats to freedom of conscience in India today: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/personal-choices-the-constitutions-endurance/article33243159.ece
Market dictates and a blow against equality
A piece in The Hindu on why the levy of goods and services tax on mobility aids used by disabled citizens violates the Constitution: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/market-dictates-and-a-blow-against-equality/article33043485.ece
Define the contours of hate in speech
An essay in The Hindu on why the case concerning a broadcast by Sudarshan News is a chance for the Supreme Court to infuse clarity on hate speech exceptions under Indian law: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/define-the-contours-of-hate-in-speech/article32655176.ece#comments_32655176
Diluting the EIA process spells a path of no return
In The Hindu, a piece on the new draft EIA notification and why it’s likely to breed a culture of disregard for the environment: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/diluting-the-eia-process-spells-a-path-of-no-return/article32243585.ece
Are people in J&K citizens or subjects?
An op-ed co-written with Gautam Bhatia, in The Hindu, on the Supreme Court’s role in denying access to 4G Internet in Jammu and Kashmir: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/are-people-in-jk-citizens-or-subjects/article32165013.ece
