Articles by Suhrith Parthasarathy
SC upholds federalism in mining tax ruling
The apex court’s judgment recognises that there is unquestionably an unevenness in the Constitution’s division of fiscal powers. But this cannot be an excuse to permit a further dilution of authority otherwise vested in the states

Published on Jul 30, 2024 08:45 PM IST
The citizenship Act and its discontents
India’s law on citizenship needs to be just and fair, and treat every person with equal care and concern, regardless of their faith

Published on Mar 13, 2024 10:00 PM IST
Aadhaar Act as a money Bill: It can lead to a great deal of public harm
Tomorrow, using the consolidated fund as a fig leaf, virtually any legislation can be introduced as a money bill. All that the draft law needs are one or two provisions that contain “elements” of a money bill. To allow the majority’s judgment to stand, therefore, would only prove hugely damaging to India’s democracy.

Updated on Sep 28, 2018 12:39 PM IST