"I realise that some of my criticisms may be mistaken; but to refuse to criticize judgements for fear of being mistaken is to abandon criticism altogether... If any of my criticisms are found to be correct, the cause is served; and if any are found to be incorrect the very process of finding out my mistakes must lead to the discovery of the right reasons, or better reasons than I have been able to give, and the cause is served just as well."

-Mr. HM Seervai, Preface to the 1st ed., Constitutional Law of India.

Friday, October 10, 2008

News

Proposal to Establish National Judicial Council
A new Bill is proposed for the estbalishment of National Judicial Council to inquire into allegations about misbehaviour and maintenance of accoutability of the higher judiciary in India.
See http://www.hindu.com/2008/10/10/stories/2008101057821300.htm

Ban on Exit Polls
There is a proposal to amend the Representation of People Act, 1951 to facilitate ban of exit polls during phased elections. The two conflicting claims here are the freedom of speech and expression and the mandate of free and fair elections. Exit polls, studies show that, have the potential of manipulating the minds of the voters, which is against the interest of free and fair elections. By this move, India is following the suit of many other nations that have already banned opinion/exit polls during specified periods.
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