An essay in The Hindu on why the Supreme Court must show us that it still respect rules of precedent: http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/united-by-a-common-purpose/article22882621.ece
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‘Supreme Court of India: The Beginnings’ — A review
A review of George Gadbois’s book on the early years of the Supreme Court: http://www.thehindu.com/books/books-reviews/supreme-court-of-india-the-beginnings-review-a-matter-of-interpretation/article22382716.ece
The Right to Choice of Food
A long essay for the Economic and Political Weekly on the impact of the right to privacy on food choices: http://www.epw.in/journal/2017/51/privacy-after-puttaswamy-judgment/right-choice-food.html
The mandates of natural justice
An essay in The Hindu, asking a few questions of the judiciary on the anniversary of India’s adoption of its Constitution: http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-mandates-of-natural-justice/article20798341.ece
The right to read, and be read
A piece for The Hindu on why the Supreme Court ought to be treating bans on books far more seriously than it presently does: http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-right-to-read-and-be-read/article19866346.ece
The Constitution, refreshed
An edit-page essay for The Hindu on the Supreme Court’s momentous verdict recognising a fundamental right to privacy: http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-constitution-refreshed/article19562577.ece
Legislation and legality
An edit-page essay for The Hindu on the Supreme Court’s judgment upholding the linking of Aadhaar with PAN: http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/legislation-and-legality/article19104955.ece
Clarity and facts on the ground
A piece for The Hindu on why it’s essential that the Supreme Court speedily hears the Aadhaar petitions: http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/clarity-and-facts-on-the-ground/article17898242.ece
2016: The Supreme Court’s report card
A year-end essay on the Supreme Court and its lack of moral courage: http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/2016-The-Supreme-Court%E2%80%99s-report-card/article16965545.ece
Contours of a challenge
An edit-page article in The Hindu on why the Supreme Court has an important role to play in reviewing India’s new demonetisation policy: http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/Contours-of-a-challenge/article16737935.ece