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Tainted credibility

The Opposition National Democratic Alliance's campaign against the appointment of `tainted' Ministers lacks credibility in view of its own record in t

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An amendment challenged

Is the removal of the domicile requirement for candidates and provision for secret ballot for elections to the Rajya Sabha in contravention of the Con

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Defending the whistle-blower

The Supreme Court prompts the government to draft a resolution seeking to protect whistle-blowers.

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Misreading the mandate

The Bharatiya Janata Party misses the real message of Verdict 2004 when it attempts to deny any credit to the Congress and attributes its defeat to lo

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A historic ruling on schools

The Supreme Court lays down guidelines to prevent profiteering by unaided schools in Delhi.

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A judicial stricture

In a severe indictment of the Gujarat government and High Court, the Supreme Court orders fresh investigation of the Best Bakery case and the retrial

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A coalition's woes

As the election process gets under way, the ruling coalition is confronted with the absence of a wave or an undercurrent in its favour.

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Now, the countdown

Polling will be held in four phases in this round of general elections, which will for the first time see electronic voting machines being used throug

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Feel good and a fear

The National Democratic Alliance government, it seems, is slowly becoming aware of the risks involved in overdoing the `feel good' campaign.

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A question of fairness

With the Gujarat High Court dismissing the State government's amended appeal against the trial court's judgment in the Best Bakery case, the plea befo

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The dissolution debate

The dissolution of the 13th Lok Sabha eight months ahead of the expiry of its term on the basis of a Cabinet recommendation raises questions of propri

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Judicial approval

The Supreme Court upholds the constitutionality of the Prevention of Terrorism Act, but several questions about the law remain unanswered.

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