Rahul Gandhi has called Prime Minister Modi a ‘panauti’ ( ill omen, inauspicious, or ‘ashubh’ ) and a pickpocket. But I would expand that statement. […]
Author: Justice Markandey Katju
North Indian (Hindustani) Classical Music
This brief note is to acquaint the uninitiated about North Indian (Hindustani) Classical music ( there is also a south Indian classical music called Carnatac […]
Mughal Emperor Akbar the Father of The Indian Nation
The architect of modern India was the great Mughal Emperor Akbar who gave equal respect to all religions, the only policy which can keep India, […]
Pakistani’s behaved stupidly in celebrating India’s defeat
I was sad to see on youtube many Pakistani’s celebrating India’s defeat in the World Cup Cricket final by Australia, as if Pakistan had won […]
Justice Katju Calls for Support and Dignity for India’s Sex Workers
Former Supreme Court Justice Katju sheds light on the hidden reality of India’s sex workers, highlighting their plight and the prevailing societal taboos surrounding the issue. Despite millions engaged in the trade, the stigma persists, with sex workers facing abject poverty, exploitation, and social ostracization. Justice Katju’s advocacy for dignity and vocational training for these individuals underlines the need for a humane approach and societal awareness, aiming to challenge the status quo.
Justice Katju Challenges Christian Beliefs: Jesus as a Reformer, Not Divine Figure
Christians believe that Jesus Christ was the son of God, that he was resurrected to life after the third day of his death by crucifixion, that […]
Long-term Struggle for Justice in Israel-Palestine
In 1908 Indian revolutionaries launched a series of bomb attacks on British officials in Bengal, in which several Britishers were killed. As a result, the great Indian […]
High Court Judge Faces Backlash Over Science Reservations Verdict
I was appointed a Judge of the Allahabad High Court in November 1991, and was almost sacked a few months thereafter. This is an untold […]
Justice Katju Grants Bail to Dr Binayak Sen Amidst Allegations of Fabricated Evidence
This is the story of how and why I granted bail to Dr Binayak Sen in May 2009 Dr Binayak Sen was a Bengali medical […]
Justice Katju’s Happy Diwali Message Highlights Social Challenges and Inequalities in India
Justice Katju’s Happy Diwali: A stark call amidst celebrations, shedding light on India’s overlooked struggles – from malnourished children to unemployment, a poignant reminder amidst festivity.