Vishnu Vardhan

Safeguarding Constitutionalism: How the U.S. and India Reshape Democratic Resilience Safeguarding constitutionalism is not merely a legal requirement but a civic obligation in every democratic society. The comparative experiences of the United States and India demonstrate the fragility and strength of democratic resilience when confronted with internal crises and executive overreach. Context On July 4, […]

BRICS and Global Governance: Challenging the Western-Dominated Financial Order BRICS global governance efforts are gaining momentum in response to a shifting geopolitical landscape and growing dissatisfaction with the Western financial order. The alliance has evolved into a dynamic bloc redefining multilateral frameworks and global economic structures. Introduction The BRICS grouping—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and

Custodial Brutality in Tamil Nadu: The Urgent Call for Criminal Justice Reform Custodial brutality in Tamil Nadu has become a serious human rights concern, demanding immediate attention and criminal justice reform. From the brutal autopsy revelations of Ajith Kumar to the tragic deaths of Vignesh, Raja, and others, a disturbing pattern has emerged, reflecting deep

Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision: Citizenship Verification in Electoral Roll Raises Exclusion Concerns Bihar Special Intensive Revision, initiated by India’s Election Commission (ECI), is drawing intense scrutiny for demanding difficult-to-obtain citizenship documentation from 4.74 crore voters. Occurring just months ahead of the state elections, this exercise—framed as an electoral roll clean-up—risks excluding millions, particularly Muslims, migrant

Socialism and Secularism in the Indian Constitution: Foundations, Principles & Controversies Socialism and Secularism in the Indian Constitution are more than abstract ideals—they represent the soul of the nation’s legal and moral philosophy. The Constitution of India transcends a mere legal document; it embodies a moral framework that emerged from the anti-colonial struggle. Socialism and