Writing

Columns, essays and commentary by Professor Chhokar.

2008

Archived on 8 December 2008WritingJagdeep Chhokar’s Blog

More lessons in unreason

Jagdeep S. Chhokar The Indian Express, Wednesday, May 02, 2007 I seriously doubt if Pratap Bhanu Mehta will get a response from any of…

Archived on 4 December 2008WritingJagdeep Chhokar’s Blog

Accountability by recall

From Live Mint, published on July 23, 2008 Accountability by recall Should we let incompetent and dishonest legislators, elected by hook or by crook,…

Archived on 3 December 2008WritingJagdeep Chhokar’s Blog

Welcome!

Welcome to my blog. This consists primarily of some of my pieces that are published in newspapers and journals. These are primarily on political…

Archived on 3 December 2008WritingJagdeep Chhokar’s Blog

Criminals in elections

Sunday, November 23, 2008 Perspective A Tribune Special Criminals in elections Parties should choose clean candidates, says Jagdeep S. Chhokar Commenting editorially on October…

2007

23 March 2007WritingADR Speaks

A judicious defence

When the other two pillars of state prove ineffectual, the judiciary has to assert itself The article by Pratap Bhanu Mehta 8216;With due respect,…

2006

26 June 2006WritingADR Speaks

Education is not just about jobs

If students cannot exercise discerning judgment in citizenship matters, can they do so in professional matters? Discussing the purpose of education would be unnecessary…