Kanu Sarda

New Delhi

Senior Special Correspondent at The Week (India)

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Supreme Court outlines powers and timelines for governors in its landmark judgment

1 week ago | theweek.in | Kanu Sarda

Emphasising that the governor must act with due deference to the settled conventions of parliamentary democracy, the Supreme Court, in its landmark judgment, outlined the powers and timeline for governors to decide on bills passed by state legislature. The top court, in its 451-page ruling, stated that the president also does not enjoy absolute veto over bills passed by the state.
Sacred games: Legal battles, widespread opposition, criticism from political rivals threaten BJP’s move to amend Waqf Act

1 week ago | theweek.in | Kanu Sarda

Is the state merely supreme, or is it also sacred? Does it tower above all other social, cultural and religious institutions created by citizens who follow diverse practices and beliefs? In a state governed by laws, do the laws reign supreme, too?
Law impact: Will the brief tenures of CJIs allow them to leave a lasting mark?

1 week ago | theweek.in | Kanu Sarda

FORMER CHIEF JUSTICE of India (CJI) P. Sathasivam was known for his frank opinions and active presence on Facebook―an unusual trait among judges. Two days before he demitted office on April 26, 2014, he emphasised the importance of discipline and punctuality, saying the values should be ingrained in judges at all levels. A strong proponent of judicial reforms, he was also a vocal advocate for fixed tenures for CJIs.“I had a tenure of nine months and eight days as CJI.
26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana lands in Delhi; what next for him?

2 weeks ago | theweek.in | Kanu Sarda

As Tahawwur Hussain Rana is expected to land in the national capital this evening, he will be first formally taken into custody by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), India’s premier counter-terrorism agency responsible for investigating the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case. Tahawwur Rana will be the third person to face trial in India in the 26/11 case. Before him, Ajmal Kasab and Abu Jundal were tried in India.
26/11 key accused Tahawwur Rana to arrive in India tomorrow; jails of Delhi and Mumbai prepared

2 weeks ago | theweek.in | Kanu Sarda

Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has been extradited from the United States and will be landing in India on April 10 after exhausting all legal options in the US judicial system. Rana’s arrival in India, facilitated by a multi-agency team including the NIA and NSG, underscores a diplomatic triumph after 17 years of persistence.
SC judges to make assets public; declaration of wealth will no longer be a discretionary exercise

3 weeks ago | theweek.in | Kanu Sarda

With an aim to bring in more transparency and public confidence in the judiciary, 30 sitting judges of the Supreme Court have unanimously agreed to disclose their assets publicly by publishing the details on the official website. The total sanctioned strength of apex court judges is 34, including the CJI.
‘Today’s concept of morality is different’: SC flags concern over rising rape cases after marriage promise

3 weeks ago | theweek.in | Kanu Sarda

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday voiced apprehension about the rising incidence of rape cases, particularly those stemming from unfulfilled promises of marriage. The court emphasized that failed romantic relationships or breakups should not typically lead to rape allegations by the women involved. Justices M.M. Sundresh and Rajesh Bindal made these remarks while addressing a petition from a man seeking to dismiss rape charges filed against him by his former fiancee.
book-review-tareekh-pe-justice-reforms-for-india-s-district-courts-by-prashant-reddy-t-and-chitrakshi-jain- The Week

3 weeks ago | theweek.in | Kanu Sarda |Prashant Reddy T |Chitrakshi Jain

'Tareekh Pe Justice: Reforms for India’s District Courts' takes this all-too-familiar phrase from the iconic film Damini and turns it into a rallying cry for change. This book isn’t just a dry analysis of India’s judiciary—it’s a heartfelt wake-up call and enumerated solutions for fixing a system that’s buckling under its own weight. India’s district courts serve as the backbone of the judicial system, handling the bulk of civil and criminal cases.
Judge cash row: AAP MP Raghav Chadha calls for judicial reforms

3 weeks ago | theweek.in | Kanu Sarda

With the judiciary in the spotlight over a turn of events leading to the recovery of cash from a Judge’s house in the national capital, the need for judicial reforms and reinventing the collegium was raised in Parliament on Tuesday by Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha.
Explained: Why Delhi police couldn't register criminal case against Justice Yashwant Varma over cash recovery row?

3 weeks ago | theweek.in | Kanu Sarda

The fire at the residence of then Delhi High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma on March 14 has left several questions unanswered, including why even after two weeks, there is no police action in the case and no FIR as yet. Justice Varma was recently transferred to Allahabad High Court, however, no judicial work has been assigned to him. Under the Constitution, only the president and governors are granted immunity from criminal prosecution.

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10 Apr 25

RT @abhishekanandji: जेवर विधायक धीरेन्द्र सिंह से बेबाक बातचीत।जिस जगह पर एक इंच ज़मीन के लिए चलती थीं गोलियां, वहां कैसे बन गया एयरपोर्ट…

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10 Apr 25

RT @RakshaSamachar: Tahawwur Rana Extradition: 26/11 केस में तहव्वुर राणा की पत्नी समराज राणा का क्या है रोल? ‘मेजर इकबाल’ का भी खुलेगा राज…

Kanusarda @sardakanu_law

10 Apr 25

Ministry of Home Affairs appoints Narender Mann as special public prosecutor for 3 years in 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused #TahawwurRana case. https://t.co/PyLTXRSIkE

Kanu Sarda

Articles

Supreme Court outlines powers and timelines for governors in its landmark judgment

Sacred games: Legal battles, widespread opposition, criticism from political rivals threaten BJP’s move to amend Waqf Act

Law impact: Will the brief tenures of CJIs allow them to leave a lasting mark?

26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana lands in Delhi; what next for him?

26/11 key accused Tahawwur Rana to arrive in India tomorrow; jails of Delhi and Mumbai prepared

SC judges to make assets public; declaration of wealth will no longer be a discretionary exercise

‘Today’s concept of morality is different’: SC flags concern over rising rape cases after marriage promise

book-review-tareekh-pe-justice-reforms-for-india-s-district-courts-by-prashant-reddy-t-and-chitrakshi-jain- The Week

Judge cash row: AAP MP Raghav Chadha calls for judicial reforms

Explained: Why Delhi police couldn't register criminal case against Justice Yashwant Varma over cash recovery row?

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