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AI and a gathering storm of unchecked power

May 7, 2026 Suhrith ParthasarathyLeave a comment

In The Hindu, an essay on the absence of democratic guardrails in regulating artificial intelligence and the dangers this poses: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/ai-and-a-gathering-storm-of-unchecked-power/article70935775.ece

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Calling out the criticism of the Indian judiciary

October 7, 2025February 27, 2026 Suhrith ParthasarathyLeave a comment

An essay in The Hindu on how India’s judicial system only mirrors the failures that mire the rest of its governance: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/calling-out-the-criticism-of-the-indian-judiciary/article70132288.ece

Concealing a judge’s dissent, eroding judiciary’s authority

September 4, 2025February 27, 2026 Suhrith ParthasarathyLeave a comment

A piece in The Hindu on why a judiciary that subjects itself to the same standards of openness it demands of others will only gain greater trust and confidence of the people: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/concealing-a-judges-dissent-eroding-judiciarys-authority/article70009111.ece

Fencing out the voter in Bihar’s poll roll preparation

July 17, 2025July 17, 2025 Suhrith ParthasarathyLeave a comment

An essay in The Hindu on the Supreme Court and why it must intervene in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/fencing-out-the-voter-in-bihars-poll-roll-preparation/article69820024.ece

A verdict on the Money Bill that India awaits

August 2, 2024 Suhrith ParthasarathyLeave a comment

In The Hindu, a piece on the use of money bills and how they upset India’s federal architecture: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-verdict-on-the-money-bill-that-india-awaits/article68474194.ece

SC upholds federalism in mining tax ruling

July 31, 2024 Suhrith ParthasarathyLeave a comment

In The Hindustan Times, a piece on the ruling of a 9-judge bench of the Supreme Court, which upholds ideals of fiscal federalism: https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/sc-upholds-federalism-in-mining-tax-ruling-101722352509178.html

A chance to settle a constitutional clash

May 9, 2024July 27, 2024 Suhrith ParthasarathyLeave a comment

In The Hindu, a piece on a case in which the Supreme Court has a chance to resolve a long-standing clash between fundamental rights and Directive Principles of State Policy: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-chance-to-settle-a-constitutional-clash/article68154253.ece

The Citizenship Act and its discontents

March 13, 2024July 27, 2024 Suhrith ParthasarathyLeave a comment

A piece in The Hindustan Times on why India’s law on citizenship needs to be just and fair, and treat every person with equal care and concern, regardless of their faith: https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/the-citizenship-act-and-its-discontents-101710337996284.html

Intra-group caste variances, equality and the Court’s gaze

March 13, 2024July 27, 2024 Suhrith ParthasarathyLeave a comment

An essay in The Hindu on a pivotal case in the Supreme Court, which highlights the differing levels of development within SCs and STs, with some castes more discriminated against than others: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/intra-group-caste-variances-equality-and-the-courts-gaze/article67943938.ece

I-T searches, a form of extra-constitutional power

January 4, 2024July 27, 2024 Suhrith ParthasarathyLeave a comment

In The Hindu, a piece on why the provisioning empowering searches under the Income Tax Act is potentially unconstitutional: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/i-t-searches-a-form-of-extra-constitutional-power/article67702915.ece

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