Can the Farmers’ Protest Be the Beacon for Consolidation of the Polity?
The polarisation caused by traditional bases of political and electoral mobilisation means that new methods are required. The farmers’ protest has transcended these divisions.…
Writing
Columns, essays and commentary by Professor Chhokar.
2021
Significance of notice in Najma v GNCTD: Holding politicians accountable for their promises
लोकतंत्र की मजबूती पर बल (Loktantra ki mazbooti par bal) (Emphasis on strengthening democracy)
लोकतंत्र की मजबूती पर बल
Should Delhi’s Poor Expect Its Chief Minister to Live up to His Promise?
Five tenants and one landlord have approached the Delhi high court asking it to direct the state government to fulfil a ‘legitimate expectation’ promised…
Should Delhi’s Poor Expect Its Chief Minister to Live up to His Promise?
2020
Saying ‘Political Parties Need Not Reveal Funding Sources’ Kills the Spirit of RTI Act
On December 21, the Central Information Commission ruled that voters and citizens need not know how political parties are funded, implying that they cannot…
When the Supreme Court’s Vista of the Law is Clouded By Great Expectations
In a recent hearing in the Central Vista case, the court suggested that its decision not to grant a stay on construction was based…
चुनाव सुधार को लेकर सरकार की मंशा पर उठने लगे हैं सवाल
The charade of limits on election expenditure by candidates
Migrant Worker Crisis: The Supreme Court Has Abdicated All Responsibility
In a petition seeking to mitigate the miseries of migrant workers, the top court also indulged in what under normal circumstances would be considered…