CJI Bobde does not allow the other 2 judges to speak, and he makes all these statements without consulting them. Evidently, these 2 judges are scared to disagree with the Chief Justice.
judicial activism does not become judicial adventurism, the courts must act with caution and proper restraint. They must remember that judicial activism is not an unguided missile and failure to bear this in mind would lead to chaos.
Islam spread in large parts of the world because of its great message of equality, and the social emancipation it gave to the suppressed sections of society. But Muslims in our subcontinent mostly practice the caste system, which represents inequality, and is directly contrary to what the great Prophet taught.
Courts must realise they cannot solve all problems in the country, and I respectfully submit the Supreme Court should only decide the constitutionality of the 3 laws, and refrain from passing any order trespassing into the domain of another organ of the state.
By Justice Markandey Katju ”Let the sleeping giant sleep, for when he awakes, the world will tremble“. The above statement, attributed to Napoleon, was regarding China, but the same can be said regarding India today….
Farmers leaders or Father Gapons ? By justice Markandey Katju More and more on hearing Rakesh Tikait on YouTube, I am getting the feeling he is like Father Gapon ( who was later revealed to…
A Jallianwala Bagh seems inevitable: But what after that? Soon after such an incident of use of force, the Punjab, Haryana and western UP will be plunged in turmoil.
Farmers’ demand of repeal of the 3 laws “ Modi is not for turning “: Justice Katju
As a great Asian leader said, ” When hundreds of millions of peasants rise like a typhoon or tornado, it will be a force so powerful and so swift, that no power on earth can resist it “.
Equality between men and women: In modern times wars are fought with machines, which are often computerised. To fire a missive from an F-15 jet aircraft, or to operate a modern tank requires only the touch of a button, which can even be done by a woman. That is why there are many women in the US army.
farmers fear they will be at the mercy of corporates and will have to sell their produce at a low price (3) Even now only 6% of farm produce is actually sold at the MSP, according to the Shanta Kumar Report.,
humbly appeal to you to rise to the occasion and forthwith invite the farmers leaders for talks, and this time directly with you, not just your Ministers. The whole country will salute you for this magnanimous gesture.
Our media must play an important role in this historical transformation, as the European media did. But for that it must stop behaving like sycophants and must serve the governed, not the governors ( as Justice Black said in his judgment ).
The farmers insist that the 3 farmers laws be repealed, but the govt seem unwilling to do this, and has said it can only consider amendments. This is unacceptable to the farmers.
In Mehboob Batcha vs State, 2011 ( see online ) the Supreme Court observed: “Policemen must learn how to behave as public servants in a democratic country, and not as oppressors of the people.”
In India liberty from our widespread poverty, unemployment, malnourishment, lack of healthcare and good education, farmers distress, etc. and creation of a political and social order which will ensure this, needs the blood of crores of Jatayus.
Movements are going on in both India and Pakistan presently. In India, it is the farmers’ agitation, and in Pakistan, it is the agitation led by the Progressive Democratic Movement ( PDM ). However, there is a vital difference between the two.
By Justice Markandey Katju, former judge, Indian Supreme Court “Let the sleeping giant sleep. For when he awakes, he will shake the world” The above statement, attributed to Napoleon, was said about China. But I…
By Justice Markandey Katju In the Kishkindhakaand of Tulsidas’ Ramcharitmanas there are these lines : कहइ रीछपति सुनु हनुमाना। का चुप साधि रहेहु बलवाना॥ पवन तनय बल पवन समाना। बुधि बिबेक बिग्यान निधाना॥ कवन सो…
Human Rights Day: By Justice Markandey Katju 10th December is observed annually as Human Rights Day everywhere. On this day the UN General Assembly adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. However, I…
