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From Silence to Storm: DHFL Victims’ Fight Beyond the Saffronized Judiciary

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 From Silence to Storm: DHFL Victims’ Fight Beyond the Saffronized Judiciary From Silence to Storm: DHFL Victims’ Fight Beyond the Saffronized Judiciary Posted on 4th April, 2025 (GMT 08:52 hrs) ABSTRACT The article critiques the Supreme Court’s April 1, 2025, verdict, which overturned the NCLAT’s 2022 ruling, prolonging the financial agony of DHFL victims. It argues that this decision serves corporate interests, particularly Piramal’s alleged adverse possession of DHFL, while entangling victims in endless litigation. The piece calls for global advocacy, urging victims to take their fight to the United Nations and engage in digital and/or street-based civil resistance against what it describes as a compromised judiciary serving political and corporate elites. Dear Fellow DHFL Victims, We stand at the crossroads of despair and defiance, waiting for our Godot. Like characters in a Beckett play, we linger in the shadow of uncertainty, clutching the faint hope that justice might s...

Examining the Supreme Court’s Ruling on the DHFL “Fraud” (?) Cases

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 Examining the Supreme Court’s Ruling on the DHFL “Fraud” (?) Cases Examining the Supreme Court’s Ruling on the DHFL “Fraud” (?) Cases Posted on 2nd April, 2025 (GMT 07:18 hrs) ABSTRACT The article examines the recent verdict of the Supreme Court of India regarding the Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Limited (DHFL) “fraud” (?) cases. It raises concerns about the integrity, accountability and transparency of the present Indian judiciary, highlighting India’s low rankings in global indices related to the rule of law and corruption. The piece also touches upon alarming incidents, such as the discovery of burnt cash at a judge’s residence, and critiques the perceived erosion of the separation between the judiciary and the political executive. These issues are framed within a broader context of the challenges confronting India’s democratic institutions, prompting critical questions about the Supreme Court’s verdict on the DHFL “Scam” cases. The article concludes with a call for h...