The Collegium System and Judicial Appointments in India
How are judges appointed in India? Is that process fair? While many of our exposure to legal procedures is limited to the long monologues of warring advocates in court room drama scenes of movies, yet as citizens of the largest democracy in the world, a familiarity of the appointment process of the judges to the […]
TD Explains: Legacy of Non-Aligned Movement
Non-alignment as a topic can be discussed under two heads i.e. non-alignment as a foreign policy and non-aligned as a movement which was led by third world countries. However, in this explainer we are going to discuss Non-aligned as a movement. The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) emerged during the Cold War as a response to the bipolar […]
Myanmar and Indonesia: Two Contrasting Journeys of Democratisation
Comparing and contrasting the political history of Myanmar and Indonesia since their independence reveals a tale of two Southeast Asian nations with divergent paths but shared themes of struggle, dictatorship, reform, and democratization. Independence & Immediate after: Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, gained independence from British colonial rule in 1948. The immediate post-independence period was […]
TD Explains: Evolution of Act East Policy
What is Act East Policy: India’s Act East Policy is a diplomatic initiative with focus on the extended neighborhood in Asia-Pacific region to strengthen economic and strategic ties. The Act East policy signifies a proactive approach to engage more deeply with the region, encompassing political, economic, and cultural dimensions. It was first announced by Prime […]
Integration of Chabahar Port with International North-South Transport Corridor: Geostrategic Implications
In May 2024, India signed a 10-year agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran to manage the strategically located Iranian port of Chabahar, which is the first overseas port an Indian company is managing, aimed at facilitating expanded trade with Central Asia. This long-term agreement is critical to India’s economic and geopolitical strategy for Central […]
Guilty until proven Innocent: How ED uses PMLA to keep its accused jailed indefinitely
The principle of ‘Bail is the rule and Jail is an exception’ was established by the Supreme Court in its landmark judgment in 1977. The recent series of arrests by the ED and followed by the indefinite custody of the accused has made ‘Jail as the rule’. But what really has pushed the judiciary to […]