Jatin Gandhi writes on politics and legal affairs.
Articles by Jatin Gandhi
PM Modi asks youth to join fight against corruption
Making a case for Aadhaar, the 12-digit biometric identity number that is facing legal challenges over privacy concerns, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said: “A country which has data, will be considered powerful.”
Updated on Jan 28, 2018 08:24 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jatin Gandhi
BSNL high-speed internet for 929 lower courts in remote locations
The ministry of law and justice has signed a deal with public sector telecom giant Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to provide high-speed internet and cloud connectivity to over 900 subordinate and district courts in remote locations of the country
Updated on Jan 27, 2018 11:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jatin Gandhi
CBI to appeal against Talwars’ acquittal in Aarushi case
The Talwars were convicted by a Ghaziabad court in November 2013 and handed life terms. But last October, the Allahabad high court overturned the order saying there was “insufficient evidence” against the couple.
Updated on Jan 19, 2018 11:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jatin Gandhi
Experts suggest government should stay out of Supreme Court crisis
Constitutional experts have suggested that the government should adopt a ‘hands off’ approach to the current crisis roiling India’s top judiciary.
Updated on Jan 17, 2018 01:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jatin Gandhi
PM Modi’s pet project to transform backward districts hits federalism roadblock
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s initiative to transform 115 backward districts has suffered a setback, as Odisha, West Bengal and Kerala have opted out of the scheme for not being consulted early enough.
Updated on Jan 14, 2018 11:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jatin Gandhi, New Delhi
When 25 Punjab and Haryana HC judges ‘revolted’ against chief justice in 2004
In April 2004, 25 judges of the Punjab and Haryana high court allegedly went on casual leave en masse to protest against the then Chief Justice BK Roy.
Updated on Jan 13, 2018 10:07 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jatin Gandhi
Supreme Court judges vs CJI Dipak Misra: The cases behind the controversy
In the crisis involving four Supreme Court judges and CJI Dipak Misra, the immediate flashpoint, according to one of the dissenting judges, was over who should hear a PIL on the death of special CBI judge BH Loya. Then there were the medical college bribery case and the NJAC dispute.
Updated on Jan 13, 2018 01:15 PM IST
New Delhi, Hindustan Times | Jatin Gandhi
BCCI should be brought under RTI Act, says Law Commission chairman
The Law Commission is in the process of finalising its report on the subject of bringing the Board of Control for Cricket in India under the RTI Act
Updated on Jan 10, 2018 08:15 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jatin Gandhi
Lok Sabha MPs okay salary hikes of judges but hit out at judiciary
The judges of the high courts, who get Rs 80,000 per month now, will get Rs 2.25 lakh per month.
Updated on Jan 04, 2018 11:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jatin Gandhi, New Delhi
Executive-judiciary spat hit judges’ appointment in 2017
Officials confirmed that the drop was because the executive and the judiciary had been unrelenting on two contentious clauses in the draft Memorandum of Procedure that will modify the process of the selection of judges.
Updated on Jan 01, 2018 11:20 PM IST
New Delhi, Hindustan Times | Jatin Gandhi
Muslim women freed themselves from triple talaq after long struggle: PM
PM Narendra Modi cited measures implemented by his government to ensure equal rights for Muslim women.
Updated on Dec 31, 2017 08:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Jatin Gandhi, New Delhi
Bill to hike salaries of judges introduced in Lok Sabha
Judges continue to be paid according to the sixth pay commission. Their salaries were last hiked in 2009 but with retrospective effect from January 1, 2016.
Updated on Dec 22, 2017 12:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jatin Gandhi
NITI Aayog proposes scheme for saving jobs from automation
A labour utilisation fund is being discussed to support India’s workforce at a time technology and artificial intelligence is changing the employment landscape.
Updated on Dec 20, 2017 11:55 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jatin Gandhi and Gireesh Chandra Prasad
Bill allowing proxy voting rights to NRIs tabled in Lok Sabha
A bill seeking to extend the facility of ‘proxy voting’ to overseas Indians, on the lines of service voters, was introduced in the Lok Sabha
Updated on Dec 18, 2017 06:49 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jatin Gandhi, New Delhi
21st law panel unlikely to take call on compensating wrongly prosecuted
The panel whose tensure ends next year is already besieged with other references.
Updated on Dec 17, 2017 10:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jatin Gandhi
Law commission wants cricket betting to be legal, but under strict law
Law Commission of India chairman says panel’s findings have led to the view that the government should step in to stop betting on sport as an unregulated and illegal activity.
Updated on Dec 17, 2017 07:22 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jatin Gandhi, New Delhi
Arbitration law set to be changed again, in line with global best practices
The cabinet is likely to take it up in the coming days for it to be tabled in Parliament’s winter session, sources in the law ministry said.
Updated on Dec 15, 2017 04:38 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jatin Gandhi, New Delhi
Law Commission to steer clear of Uniform Civil Code, recommend faith-specific changes
The Law Commission chairperson Justice BS Chauhan said if a composite code is difficult (to come up with), religion-wise amendments to the various family laws in a piecemeal manner will be suggested.
Updated on Dec 06, 2017 06:59 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jatin Gandhi, New Delhi
Jail term for triple talaq bad in law and can backfire, warn experts
The government plans to bring in a bill that seeks to ban the Muslim divorce practice and punish a man with three years in jail for ending marriage through instant triple talaq.
Updated on Dec 06, 2017 10:46 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jatin Gandhi, New Delhi
Govt looks to make arbitration competitive, eyes Singapore model
Arbitration is an alternative system of resolving disputes outside of courts.
Updated on Dec 03, 2017 09:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jatin Gandhi
Lower Judiciary pay panel to recommend how many judges India needs
Former Chief Justice of India TS Thakur had said India needs 70,000 judges to clear the backlog of cases – which currently stands at approximately 3.2 crore.
Updated on Dec 02, 2017 09:16 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jatin Gandhi
Instant triple talaq: Govt’s draft law can send husband to jail for 3 years
A man attempting to divorce his wife through instant triple talaq in any form — spoken, written or communicated through electronic means like instant messages and emails — can be handed out three years’ imprisonment and a fine.
Updated on Dec 01, 2017 08:19 PM IST
HIndustan Times, New Delhi | Jatin Gandhi, New Delhi
Define journalist, says committee on data protection
The data protection committee was formed on July 31 to come up with a draft for a robust data protection law amid widespread privacy concerns.
Updated on Nov 28, 2017 10:52 PM IST
New Delhi, Hindustan Times | Jatin Gandhi and Bhadra Sinha
RSS, Anonymous inspired AAP’s social media strategy, says book
Upcoming book by Ankit Lal,chief of AAP’s social media cell, also talks about special RSS training sessions aimed at teaching swayamsevaks how to use Twitter to promote its ideology.
Updated on Nov 21, 2017 12:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jatin Gandhi
Law firms’ body seeks ban on apps, websites offering legal services
The Bar Council says the practice is equivalent to surrogate advertising.
Updated on Nov 18, 2017 11:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jatin Gandhi
Law ministry proposes new laws for better ease of doing business rankings
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants the government to work on turning India into an alternative destination to Singapore for international arbitration.
Updated on Nov 16, 2017 09:45 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jatin Gandhi
Aam Aadmi Party divided over giving Rajya Sabha tickets to outsiders
A section of AAP wants to expand the political organisation and induct ‘good people’ into it. Others believe the earliest members of the party ought to be rewarded.
Updated on Nov 14, 2017 11:19 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jatin Gandhi
Link incentives to states with social sector performance: EAC
The Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister said it took stock of the prevailing economic situation and spelt out ‘a clear road map’ for stepping up skill development, job creation and enhanced resource investment in the social sector.
Updated on Nov 10, 2017 11:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jatin Gandhi
Stubble burning continues to stoke fire; Punjab, Delhi and Centre squabble over funds for farmers
Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh demanded about Rs 2,000 crore from the Centre for the management of harvest residue, but the Centre says allocated funds are yet to be used.
Published on Nov 10, 2017 11:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jatin Gandhi and Aurangzeb Naqshbandi
SC must take call on norms to ensure transparency in judge appointments: Law ministry
The law ministry’s stand may further widen the rift between executive and judiciary.
Updated on Nov 10, 2017 09:31 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jatin Gandhi