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Judicial Accountability in India: Balancing Independence with  Transparency 

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Published On: November 3rd 2025 Authored By: Deepa Chauhan Amity University, Law School Abstract  The independence of the judiciary is a constitutional imperative in India; yet absolute insulation without mechanisms for  accountability corrodes public trust. This article examines the evolution of judicial appointment and accountability doctrines in India,  evaluates the structural and procedural safeguards (and […]

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Between the Law and the Lathi: The Legal  Paradox of Custodial Deaths in Democratic India

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Published on: 03rd November 2025 Authored by: Nivya Lohiya Nirma University ABSTRACT Custodial deaths in India remain one of the country’s most serious and neglected human rights  abuses within its criminal justice system. Despite strong constitutional protections and  legislative reforms, such as the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Bharatiya Nagarik  Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) the reality

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CUSTODIAL DEATHS IN INDIA: LEGAL FRAMEWORK, ACCOUNTABILITY AND REFORMS

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Published on: 31st October 2025 Authored By: Krishna Sutariya Balaji School of Law (BSL), Pune ABSTRACT In this article, we understand the custodial deaths during police custody or in judicial custody in India. Custodial death is one of the most serious human rights violations. In the case of D.K. Basu vs. State of West Bengal,

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​Judicial Accountability in India: Balancing Independence with Transparency

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Published On: October 30th 2025 Authored By: Vaibhav Dixit Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University, Kanpur ​Abstract The Indian judiciary, a cornerstone of the nation’s democratic framework, is at a critical crossroads, balancing its independence with the necessity for institutional accountability. While independence acts as a safeguard against executive and legislative overreach, it can become a shield

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