Oct
1
The Indian judiciary tend to go ballistic over anything even coming close to challenging their decisions, their way of functioning or even their integrity – the latest being the case of the Mid-Day newspaper journalists not only getting a rap on their knuckles but also four months behind bars (currently stayed by the Supreme Court).
Have these men of honour sitting on the high chairs, literally, ever given a thought to contempt of citizen in the manner they handle the cases? Just a few instances from personal experience will show what I mean [These are just some ways how courts practice contempt of citizen, day in and day out. Do you have any to share? Comment below or write to ajay@ajayjain.com] Continue Reading
Aug
19
Women, children have heads of steel
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India is brimming with the illogical, but this one really makes the head go bang-bang against the wall (and much worse as you read on): In the capital city New Delhi, pillion riders on two-wheelers have to wear helmets. Like in most other countries. But the law does not make it mandatory for women and children pillion riders to do so. Read on if you feel a serious matter is being discussed here
