Prashant Bhushan

Prashant Bhushan writes: We need to talk about judicial corruptionSubscriber Only

February 27,2026 06:30:26 AM

Judicial corruption must be properly understood and openly discussed. Only through public discourse can meaningful corrective measures be implemented. The more the judiciary tries to suppress discussion or restrict access to information, the more distrust is likely to grow in the minds of citizens

Prashant Bhushan remembers Jagdeep S Chhokar: Champion of accountabilitySubscriber Only

September 13,2025 07:38:03 AM

Jagdeep Chhokar was fearlessly outspoken and raised his voice against the ills plaguing our country and against the ruling establishment

Justice Sanjiv Khanna — a legacy of fairness and integritySubscriber Only

May 16,2025 06:47:40 AM

CJI Khanna gave interim orders to protect constitutional rights, especially those of minorities

SC ruling on Rohingya is against India’s commitments to international lawSubscriber Only

April 17,2021 03:11:25 AM

It ignores India’s binding commitment to non-refoulement and obligations in prohibiting genocide.

I do not ask for mercy, open criticism of any institution is necessary to safeguard the constitutional orderSubscriber Only

August 22,2020 04:04:54 AM

Prashant Bhushan writes: I am shocked that the court holds me guilty of “malicious, scurrilous, calculated attack” on the institution of administration of justice. I am dismayed that the Court has arrived at this conclusion without providing any evidence of my motives to launch such an attack.

Treatment of Rohingya refugees by Modi government display a discriminatory attitude towards MuslimsSubscriber Only

February 21,2020 01:12:13 AM

Sending Rohingya back would mean violating the right to life, constitutional morality.

Deliberate ambiguity regarding citizenship laws threatens to undermine the values of the ConstitutionSubscriber Only

January 13,2020 02:33:22 AM

In such circumstances, it is the duty of the judiciary to step in against this brutal suppression of peaceful protests. However, we are yet to see any effective and strong action by the judiciary.

Conduct of Foreigners Tribunals in Assam is questionableSubscriber Only

September 20,2019 04:00:59 AM

The fate of close to two million people excluded from the NRC in Assam rests with the Foreigners Tribunals. The constitutionality and conduct of these quasi-judicial bodies are questionable.

Ram Jethmalani dead: ‘His fearless and outspoken voice is being sorely missed’Subscriber Only

September 09,2019 05:26:06 AM

'Ram Jethmalani was always a larger-than-life figure in the courts and in the country,' writes human rights advocate Prashant Bhushan.

Worse than EmergencySubscriber Only

August 30,2018 00:05:29 AM

The latest arrests represent a new and extremely dangerous phase in the steady erosion of civil liberties, fundamental rights and indeed democracy in India.

Dissent in its placeSubscriber Only

July 26,2018 00:08:28 AM

Supreme Court verdict recognises citizens’ right to hold protests at Jantar Mantar. But by leaving much to executive discretion, Court has also paved the way for restriction of the right

King of the courtSubscriber Only

July 10,2018 00:06:28 AM

Supreme Court has let go of the opportunity to immunise the allocation of cases from abuse of power by the CJI and to democratise the process.

A transparency deficitSubscriber Only

February 22,2018 00:57:43 AM

The allegations by the judges also raise serious doubts about the independence of the judiciary, given that an estimated 45 to 70 per cent of litigation involves the government.

A new (agri)cultureSubscriber Only

July 21,2017 00:08:02 AM

Unless we quickly get our act together, we must be prepared to face the consequences. In any food crisis, it is the top of the food chain that suffers the most. In the case of farmer’s distress, the top of food chain is us — the end consumer.

A Moment Of ReckoningSubscriber Only

May 15,2017 01:35:04 AM

To preserve judiciary’s independence, appointment process must be transparent

Jallikattu, like Shah BanoSubscriber Only

January 31,2017 00:00:41 AM

The bending by AIADMK and BJP-led governments to vote-bank pressures in Tamil Nadu is regressive. It ignores the judgments of the Supreme Court.

Justice eludesSubscriber Only

September 20,2016 00:00:45 AM

The decline in political discourse is evident in the language and imagery used by politicians to belittle their rivals. Judiciary has failed to rein in such people.

Panama Papers: Follow the paper trailSubscriber Only

April 08,2016 00:11:17 AM

Centre must begin by disclosing which of the Panama Papers companies had been declared by their owners. Non-declaration must be prosecuted

A judge’s judgeSubscriber Only

December 06,2014 00:00:27 AM

Justice Iyer gave a purposive and expansive interpretation to the Constitution

Lay down standards of transparencySubscriber Only

August 11,2014 00:03:57 AM

Appointments commission proposed by the UPA suffered from vices of both pre-1993 and existing systems.

A rail link, a pipe dreamSubscriber Only

July 15,2014 00:06:27 AM

We need to ask why government’s ambitious project to build a line to link Kashmir Valley with nation’s rail network remains besieged