Commentaries by Ayush Verma

Declining Dissent in the Indian Supreme Court

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Declining Dissent in the Indian Supreme Court

May 9, 2020 01:21:13 am

In India, dissent has grown to become an essential right guaranteed by the constitution, and the trend shows an increase in exercising this right, which is evident from the numerous protests held each year. Contrastingly, the apex court has seen a stark decline in dissenting opinions over the years. Such a decline raises questions on [...]

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