Archive - Chhit

Thoughts on the Pran-Prathishta at Ayodhya

The great epics of the world almost always have been about the triumph of a great hero. In these stories, against all odds, the hero defeats evil or…

Jan 17 •

Ananth Krishna Subhalakshmy

December 2023

Chief Justice Chandrachud's term so far: Unexpected Judgements?

A lot has been said about Chief Justice Chandrachud's 'surprising' Judgements. Some factors explain how there is no need for surprise.

Dec 29, 2023 •

Ananth Krishna Subhalakshmy

October 2023

The Woes of Kerala’s Co-op Banks Could be the Opportunity BJP is Looking for in Kerala

Suresh Gopi is leading the charge against the Cooperative Banks who have defrauded thousands in Kerala. It is a moment of reckoning for the entire…

Oct 9, 2023 •

Ananth Krishna Subhalakshmy

April 2023

Tharoor's Kerala Jaunt: A Fool's Errand or A Pragmatic Choice?

Shashi Tharoor wants to become Kerala's Chief Minister. Will Congress hand him the mantle?

Apr 14, 2023 •

Ananth Krishna Subhalakshmy

December 2022

Federalism Elsewhere: Canada's "Nations Within A Nation"

Alberta has enacted a Sovereignty Act over the hostility and neglect of the Canadian Federal Government. It shows that the fundamental tensions of…

Dec 28, 2022 •

Ananth Krishna Subhalakshmy

Some Thoughts About Messi Winning The World Cup

It still seems surreal that Argentina won the World Cup. It seems surreal that fate has finally been kind to Leo Messi. There's been so many tim…

Dec 21, 2022 •

Ananth Krishna Subhalakshmy

October 2022

Thoughts On PFI

An essay on the Popular Front of India, a now banned organisation and its antecedents.

Oct 1, 2022 •

Ananth Krishna Subhalakshmy

February 2022

The Governor: not a mere lapdog

Or at least not intended as such - An exploration of Article 167 of the Constitution

Feb 23, 2022 •

Ananth Krishna Subhalakshmy

October 2021

The fascinating story behind Article 361A

"Sometimes a dark spot or a mole enhances the beauty."

Oct 5, 2021 •

Ananth Krishna Subhalakshmy

September 2021

How effective is the Atrocities Act & the Criminal Justice System as a whole?

Looking at the numbers from the NCRB Data for the Atrocities Act

Sep 18, 2021 •

Ananth Krishna Subhalakshmy

August 2021

The long road of the Tribunal Reforms Bill

The newly passed Tribunal Reforms Bill (soon to be Act) is a welcome development since the beginning of tribunalisation of Justice in India

Aug 15, 2021 •

Ananth Krishna Subhalakshmy

July 2021

CoWIN: an unheralded success

CoWIN's success as a vaccine management has been crucial in the fight against COVID-19.

Jul 9, 2021 •

Ananth Krishna Subhalakshmy

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