{"id":65117,"date":"2024-02-27T17:46:05","date_gmt":"2024-02-27T17:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/economist-questions-indian-top-courts-independence-over-kashmir-ruling-other-issues-pakistan-observer\/"},"modified":"2024-02-27T17:46:05","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T17:46:05","slug":"economist-questions-indian-top-courts-independence-over-kashmir-ruling-other-issues-pakistan-observer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/economist-questions-indian-top-courts-independence-over-kashmir-ruling-other-issues-pakistan-observer\/","title":{"rendered":"Economist questions Indian top court\u2019s independence over Kashmir ruling, other issues &#8211; Pakistan Observer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tts-play-button data-id=\"2\" class=\"tts_play_button\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A fresh report published by The Economist titled \u201cExamining the Independence of India\u2019s Supreme Court\u201d has sparked a debate on the independence of the Indian judiciary, especially in view of its recent approval of the revocation of occupied Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s special status and the acquittal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 2002 anti-Muslim riots in Gujarat.<\/p>\n<p>According to Kashmir Media Service, the report has ignited a debate among legal scholars, government officials and the general public.<\/p>\n<p>The Economist\u2019s analysis highlights several key points of contention regarding the independence of the Indian Supreme Court. One central concern raised in the report is the court\u2019s reluctance to challenge the policies and decisions of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, particularly on issues deemed crucial by various segments of society.<\/p>\n<p>The publication draws attention to specific cases where the Supreme Court\u2019s rulings have been scrutinized for favoring the government\u2019s agenda. Notable examples include the approval of the revocation of Jammu and Kashmir\u2019s special status and the acquittal of Prime Minister Modi in the highly contentious 2002 Gujarat riots case.<\/p>\n<p>In providing context to its analysis, The Economist acknowledges the historical challenges faced by the Indian judiciary, particularly during periods of political upheaval such as Indira Gandhi\u2019s Emergency rule. Despite the court\u2019s efforts to reclaim its authority, the report suggests that structural flaws and political pressures continue to undermine its perceived independence.<\/p>\n<p>The Economist further illustrates its argument by citing instances of what it terms as \u201cjudicial avoidance.\u201d This refers to delays in hearing critical cases, such as those related to the Citizenship Amendment Act, and the withdrawal of legal pleas, such as that of activist Umar Khalid, which have raised questions about the court\u2019s willingness to confront contentious issues head-on.<\/p>\n<p>The Economist\u2019s report calls for open dialogue and comprehensive analysis from various perspectives to better understand the complexities surrounding the court\u2019s independence and its implications for the country\u2019s democratic institutions.\u2014KMS<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 2 --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A fresh report published by The 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