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“Scandalising The Court”: A Colonial Relic In The 21st Century
In the world’s largest democracy, the judiciary occupies a revered position as the sentinel of constitutional values. Yet, its enduring authority to punish for criminal contempt, particularly through the archaic and amorphous doctrine of “scandalising the court”, invites renewed scrutiny in 2025, a year marked by both institutional introspection and public unease. Under Section 2(c)(i)…
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Constitutional Disruptions And Institutional Amnesia: A Study Of India’s Democratic Fragility
Abstract “If I find the constitution being misused, I’ll shall be the first to burn it.” This is a well-renowned quote from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, which incorporates the essence of possible misuse of the constitution and the chances of constitutional breakdowns. India is widely accepted as the largest among democracies and a country that incorporates…