Democratic Institutions

the country has still not learnt to appreciate wholly the roles assigned by the Constitution to each institution. CJI Ramana was speaking at a felicitation organised by the Association of Indian Americans in San Francisco.

“It is the vigorously promoted ignorance among the general public which is coming to the aid of such forces whose only aim is to run down the only independent organ. i.e., the judiciary. Let me make it clear. We are answerable to the Constitution and Constitution alone,” He added that “to enforce checks and balances envisioned in the Constitution, we need to promote constitutional culture in India. We need to spread awareness about the roles and responsibilities of individuals and institutions. Democracy is all about participation”.

Ethos of Indian & American  independence and Judiciary role.. answerable to constitution alone..  Inclusivity key.. https://youtube.com/ember/JXi72IWxdgI?startt=758&end==1068

Full speech: Speech starts at https://youtu.be/JXi72IWxdgI?t=85

"Parties Wrongly Believe that the judiciary should endorse their actions, and causes ...": Chief Justice NV Ramana On Judiciary  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXzdeeHAYRo Jul 3, 2022 Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Saturday said people need to focus on issues that unite the country and not on those that divide it. "Inclusivity strengthens unity in society, which is key to peace and progress. We need to focus on issues that unite us. Not on those that divide us. In the 21st century, we cannot allow petty, narrow and divisive issues to dictate human and societal relationships. We have to rise above all the divisive issues to remain focused on human development. A non-inclusive approach is an invitation to disaster," Chief Justice Ramana said.

Hedges: Fascists in Our Midst https://scheerpost.com/2022/06/27/hedges-fascists-in-our-midst/  June 27, 2022

Supreme Court rulings, including the overturning of Roe v. Wade, herald the ascendancy of Christian fascism in the United States.

What the ideology demands is law. What the ideology opposes is a crime. Once a legal system is subservient to dogma an open society is impossible...In the end, even the liberal class will choose fascism over empowering the left-wing and organized labor. The only thing the ruling oligarchy truly cares about is unfettered exploitation and profit. They, like the industrialists in Nazi Germany, will happily make an alliance with the Christian fascists, no matter how bizarre and buffoonish, and embrace the blood sacrifices of the condemned.  

Comments WM:  (This article is )about the US; but India, beware!
oops, too late. we're more sophisticated. we have very liberal statutes, mainly; but we enforce the opposite

In What Discourse Can We Converse With the Heartless (quote from Varavara rao) : An Open Letter to the Chief Justice of India  https://americankahani.com/perspectives/an-open-letter-to-the-chief-justice-of-india/ Sarita Pande A Concerned NRI Jun 26, 2022 Washington, D.C.

Do you believe in religious freedom for Christians, or do you believe in ‘ghar-vapasi’? Is India a Hindu Rashtra already? Encouraged by the judgment on Babri Masjid demolition, defacing and destroying mosques/dargahs/shrines to place Hindu idols has become commonplace. Gyanvapi Mosque, built 350 years ago by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, is now partially sealed as directed by the Supreme Court. Qutub Minar, Taj Mahal, fascinating architectural marvels might now be dug up or converted into temples. Do you see and condone this genocide? Your Supreme Court refused to hear against Karnataka High Court’s verdict that prevents hijab-wearing girls from attending school. As Chief Justice of India, what is your message to these hijabi students?

I earnestly ask you, should I believe in the judiciary of India? Finally, do you also wonder, like Najeeb’s mother does, where Najeeb is? Or, who killed Judge Loya? Or, are these inconsequential questions?

Gauhar Raza - My Lord  Aug 22, 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzPeluZMJc8