Skip to content

Suhrith Parthasarathy

A collection of my writings

  • About
  • Contact

Tag: Democracy

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

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

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

The last word on the state and temples

April 22, 2021April 29, 2021 Suhrith ParthasarathyLeave a comment

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

March 5, 2021April 29, 2021 Suhrith ParthasarathyLeave a comment

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

The virtual effacement of civil liberty

December 21, 2019December 23, 2019 Suhrith ParthasarathyLeave a comment

An essay in The Hindu on the ongoing Internet ban in the Kashmir Valley and its impact on free speech and democracy: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-virtual-effacement-of-civil-liberty/article30362038.ece

Citizenship Amendment Bill violates text and spirit of Constitution 

December 10, 2019December 28, 2019 Suhrith ParthasarathyLeave a comment

A piece in the Mumbai Mirror on why the amendments made to the Citizenship Act are unconstitutional: https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/mumbai/cover-story/cab-violates-text-and-spirit-of-constitution/articleshow/72448921.cms

Peace bought by an unequal compromise

November 15, 2019November 24, 2019 Suhrith ParthasarathyLeave a comment

An essay co-authored with Gautam Bhatia on the Supreme Court’s Ayodhya verdict: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/peace-bought-by-an-unequal-compromise/article29975254.ece

The top court and a grave of freedom

September 28, 2019October 8, 2019 Suhrith ParthasarathyLeave a comment

An essay in The Hindu on the Supreme Court’s poor record in protecting basic civil liberties: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-top-court-and-a-grave-of-freedom/article29533727.ece

A monumental litmus test

August 28, 2019August 29, 2019 Suhrith ParthasarathyLeave a comment

An essay in The Hindu on why it’s imperative that the Supreme Court intervenes in the cases concerning Article 370 of the Constitution: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-monumental-litmus-test/article29271701.ece

Posts navigation

Older posts
Blog at WordPress.com.
Suhrith Parthasarathy
Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com.
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
  • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Suhrith Parthasarathy
    • Join 141 other subscribers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • Suhrith Parthasarathy
    • Subscribe Subscribed
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...