While it is disturbing to see uncontrolled proliferation of alcohol
peddling and consumption in India, where does the SC derive its
mandate to ASK ( read order)
even in desi-demokrasy? Is the SC the SUPREME elected body of the country?
cm
Time has come for total prohibition: SC
[
Does Supreme Court have the right to interpret the Indian constitution - and atleast remind the elected officials about what is written therein.UmeshChan Mahanta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: While it is disturbing to see uncontrolled proliferation of alcohol peddling and consumption in India,
Title: Re: [Assam] From ToI/ SC the New Desi DIKTATOR
?
One would think it is the prerogative of the people and its
representatives -- the law-making entities, to make laws to uphold the
constitutional mandates. SC merely INTERPRETS the laws of the
land.
I know the Indian SC does a whole lot
Title: Re: [Assam] From ToI/ SC the New Desi DIKTATOR ?
But should the people let a group of appointed lawyers be the
final arbiters of what is their right, instead of attempting to reform
and improve its lawmaking bodies?
I have observed that it is a
characteristics of the Desis
; Chan Mahanta
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 1:12
PM
Subject: Re: [Assam] From ToI/ SC the New
Desi DIKTATOR ?
This is democracy at work. Why are we blaming the SC?
The people elect their representatives, who in turn enact laws. The
Indian Supreme Court ONLY interprets
, 2006 1:12 PM Subject: Re: [Assam] From ToI/ SC the New Desi DIKTATOR ?This is democracy at work. Why are we blaming the SC? The people elect their representatives, who in turn enact laws. The Indian Supreme Court ONLY interprets the constitution. If people (read legislators) don't want
Title: Re: [Assam] From ToI/ SC the New Desi DIKTATOR
?
I wonder why so many northeastern people ( there may be others
elsewhere as well) would submit to puritanical Indians' endeavor to
prohibit alcoholic beverage consumption when it is an integral part of
their culture and religion.
And why
To: Rajen Barua
Cc: assam@assamnet.org ;
Chan Mahanta
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 1:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Assam] From ToI/ SC the New Desi DIKTATOR ?
This is democracy at work. Why are we blaming the SC?
The people elect their representatives, who in turn enact laws. The Indian Supreme Court ONLY
C'da
I know the Indian SC does a whole lot more: Some for the good. And others in clear contravention of democratic norms.
Thats a blanket statement. Are you saying that the SC is 'legislating from the bench' specially when some rulingsdon'tgo in ones favor? Do you have some stark examples?
Subject: Re: [Assam] From ToI/ SC the New Desi DIKTATOR ?
One would think it is the prerogative of the people and its representatives -- the law-making entities, to make laws to uphold the constitutional mandates. SC merely INTERPRETS the laws of the land.
I know the Indian SC does a whole lot more
Title: Re: [Assam] From ToI/ SC the New Desi DIKTATOR
?
Ram:
I know the Indian SC does a whole lot more: Some for the
good. And others in clear contravention of democratic norms.
*** The Indian SC has taken up upon itself ( go look up its
website) to take up issues that go beyond
Good response, Ram!
Thanks
RB
- Original Message -
From:
Ram Sarangapani
To: Rajen Barua
Cc: assam@assamnet.org ; Chan Mahanta
Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2006 3:52
PM
Subject: Re: [Assam] From ToI/ SC the New
Desi DIKTATOR ?
If I am not mistaken
12 matches
Mail list logo
