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 Adios, Mr. Chandrachud!  VIEW HERE ⤡ Adios, Mr. Chandrachud! Posted on 9th November, 2024 (GMT 16:50 hrs) ABSTRACT The article bids farewell to Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, critiquing his tenure and decisions. It argues that he used judicial power to align with the political establishment rather than uphold independence and democratic rights. The piece highlights controversial rulings, his handling of specific cases, and contrasts Chandrachud’s image of a progressive judge with decisions allegedly detrimental to free speech and public welfare. It concludes with concern over the court’s trajectory under his leadership, questioning his legacy and the judiciary’s role in upholding democratic principles. This Open Letter is Dedicated to Judge Loya, who allegedly succumbed to the onslaughts of the Hindutva Fascists The Cartoon of the stabbed Indian Constitution shouting for “help” in the above poster is by noted Indian cartoonist Satish Acharya O Thou Lord, Mr. Chandrachud, As...

 “Gods” (or Deities?) as Juristic Persons: Critiquing the Hindutva Idolatry “Gods” (or Deities?) as Juristic Persons: Critiquing the Hindutva Idolatry Posted on 27th October, 2024 (GMT 20:00 hrs) AKHAR BANDYOPADHYAY ⤡ DEBAPRASAD BANDYOPADHYAY ⤡ ABSTRACT The article critiques the legal recognition of Hindu deities as juristic persons, a concept used to grant Hindu idols legal rights similar to those of humans or corporations. It argues that this practice, which began under British colonial law, has been appropriated by Hindutva forces to reinforce idolatry and elevate religious sentiments over secular law. By treating deities as legal entities, the article suggests that Hindutva ideology gains leverage in the Indian judicial system, promoting a particular brand of religious identity that influences political and social dynamics. The author calls for a critical examination of this conflation of religion and legal identity, questioning its compatibility with India’s secular frame...