The only procedure under the Constitution to deal with judicial misconduct is impeachment, which needs to be initiated by at least 100… — Prashant Bhushan Copy Share Image
In order to provide for their independence, the Constitution made judges of the superior courts immune from removal except by impeachment. — Prashant Bhushan Copy Share Image
The rule of law is the most basic principle on which our Constitution is based. — Prashant Bhushan Copy Share Image
Over the years, the judiciary has expanded its own powers by creative interpretations of the Constitution, particularly Article 21 which guarantees the… — Prashant Bhushan Copy Share Image
In the Constitution of India the Supreme Court and the High Courts were seen as watchdog bodies, independent of the executive, and… — Prashant Bhushan Copy Share Image
In order to keep the judiciary independent of the executive, the constitution provided impeachment as the only method for disciplining errant judges. — Prashant Bhushan Copy Share Image
Man's endeavour to cross even the most difficult terrain with railway lines has produced some of the most stunning marvels of engineering of the… — Prashant Bhushan Copy Share Image
When a few people control the bulk of money, they can not only influence elections by money power - which enables various forms of… — Prashant Bhushan Copy Share Image
PM Narendra Modi had promised to bring back black money, which he said could put Rs 15 lakh in each of our pockets. If… — Prashant Bhushan Copy Share Image
Stiglitz is not a Left economist. Indeed, it would be difficult to find a more authentic insider and establishment figure than Stiglitz. — Prashant Bhushan Copy Share Image
Both Pakistan and India stand to suffer severe losses in the event of India using military force within Pakistan. — Prashant Bhushan Copy Share Image
When the fascists are through with the Muslims and Christians, they will turn on the others. — Prashant Bhushan Copy Share Image
With the passing of Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer, who had just entered his 100th year, the world has lost one of the greatest judges… — Prashant Bhushan Copy Share Image
Implementation of reforms within the Police and Intelligence agencies should certainly improve security and reduce terror attacks. But that will not eliminate the problem.… — Prashant Bhushan Copy Share Image
A corrupt judiciary is hardly likely to hold a corrupt executive to account. — Prashant Bhushan Copy Share Image
With the passing away of Mr Tarkunde, India has lost the father of the Civil Liberties movement in the country. — Prashant Bhushan Copy Share Image
When I said that the court should be willing to suffer even intemperate criticism, I did not mean that people should level intemperate criticism.… — Prashant Bhushan Copy Share Image
Having enjoyed enormous powers, including the power of contempt, without any accountability, the higher judiciary has over the years, trampled the toes of many… — Prashant Bhushan Copy Share Image