INDIA
Chandigarh Mayor Polls: Supreme Court ruling a rightful and timely exercise of inherent powers
The Supreme Court’s prompt intervention and its decision to exercise its inherent power ensured the protection of the democratic mandate. The three weeks that it would have taken the high court to hear the matter would have led to horse-trading, as was already happening
POLITICS
Electoral Bond Judgment: Supreme Court promotes increased democratic participation
The judgment is important for two reasons. First, it is rooted in the reality of politics and money, and second, it furthers the citizen’s right to information for a meaningful participation in a democracy. SC also discussed viable alternatives like Electoral Trusts. However, the Court’s job ends with suggestions as creating policy is within the domain of the Executive
TRENDS
Shiv Sena Judgment: Slap on the wrist but with lessons for the future
The judgment failed to right the wrongs that the Supreme Court detected in the Shiv Sena split. But if SC upholds the spirit of the judgment in future cases and its larger bench clarifies quickly whether a Speaker served with removal notice by defectors can adjudicate disqualification proceedings it will do a world of good
