Justice Markandey Katju

Long live Ali Amin Gandapur

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Ali Amin Gandapur is the Chief Minister of the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ( KP ) in Pakistan, and belongs to former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party, the PTI. https://globalpolitics.in/pakistan/pakistan-short-notes.php?recordNo=856&url=Who%20is%20Sardar%20Ali%20Amin%20Gandapur,%20PTI%E2%80%99s%20Chief%20Minister%20for%20Khyber%20Pakhtunkhwa? His recent fiery defiant speech has not only aroused the people of KP but also the whole of Pakistan Also Read: The Greatest Sex Scandal … Read more

The Crisis in Pakistan’s Judiciary

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6 Judges of the Islamabad High Court have written a letter to the Supreme Court Judicial Council of Pakistan, whose head is the Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa, complaining of the interference in their work, threats, and snooping on them by Pakistan’s Intelligence Agencies The lawyers have called a convention to discuss this brazen … Read more

Kejriwal’s plight

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Justice Katju: Kejriwal's Arrest Triggers Democracy Debate in India

Poor, poor, Arvind Kejriwal. Ever since he was arrested on 21st March in connection with the massive liquor scam he was expecting millions of people to turn out in protest by holding massive demonstrations in the streets of India, particularly in Delhi. But no one seemed to be interested. No one is happy at the prospect … Read more

Those who have not seen Holi of Braj have not seen India

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Justice Katju Urges Joint Holi Celebrations in Pakistan and Bangladesh

Holi, the festival of colours, is played in most of India for one day ( this year it will be on 25th March ). But in Braj Mandal ( the area around Mathura city ( comprising of Mathura, Gokul, Vrindavan, Govardhan, Barsana, Nandgaon, etc ) ) it is played for one full week, commencing from Holi … Read more

Justice Katju Claims China Behind Farmers’ Agitation To Stop BJP’s Victory In 2024 Elections

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Who is behind the ongoing Indian farmers agitation ? There was a Farmers’ Agitation in India in 2020-2021, which died down when the farmers’ demand of repeal of 3 agricultural laws was accepted by the Government of India Now, shortly before the forthcoming parliamentary elections, another farmers agitation, mainly led by farmers of Punjab demanding … Read more

Bill Tammeus and Justice Katju Reunite in Heartwarming Encounter After 60 years.

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Bill Tammeus is my American friend, who lives in Kansas City, Missouri. USA with his wife Marcia. He had come to Allahabad with his parents and 3 sisters in 1957. Bill’s father was an agriculture expert from Illinois University who had come for 2 years to India to teach modern methods of agriculture in the … Read more

Justice Katju: Akbar, Ashoka, and Lord Rama – India’s Unity Icons

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The Real Forefather’s of India A Real Father is one who takes care of all his children. He is like a banyan tree which gives shade and protection to all who come under it. From that viewpoint, who are the real forefathers of the Indian Nation ? 1. The Father of the Indian Nation The … Read more

Justice Katju Calls for Support and Dignity for India’s Sex Workers

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Justice Katju Advocates Dignified Lives 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

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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 he performed miracles, etc, etc. As an atheist I obviously cannot believe all this. When there is no God, how can there be a son of God ? How can a dead … Read more

High Court Judge Faces Backlash Over Science Reservations Verdict

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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 story which the readers may find interesting. A few months after I was appointed a Judge of the High Cout a case came before me, Naresh Chand vs. District Inspector of … Read more