A landmark ruling breaks with decades of judicial deference to the State’s ‘public security’ claims amid rights violations

An anti-defection law—followed by moves against independent commissions, the judiciary and the media—has hollowed out constitutional checks

Recent constitutional amendments have recalibrated the judicial role and entrenched the military’s influence on the political process

The Indian Courts seem to have pioneered the use of suo moto powers, inspiring other South Asian Courts, including Pakistan and Bangladesh.