ABOUT THE BLOG 

The genesis of the blog is rooted in the idea of 'Access to Justice'. Access to justice is a basic principle of rule of law, having its history traced back to the Common law system under Henry II in the 12th Century. But soon after, the abuses of ‘King’s Justice’ by King John, prompted the rebellion in 1215 that led to the Magna Carta which became the initial source of British constitutionalism. What it represented then and now is a social commitment to the Rule of Law and a promise that even the King is not above the law.

The blog was developed by the three of us as an idea to bring to the fore the critical analysis of a judgment of any court of law in India or any new statute/provision of law being brought into force, with the goal to spread awareness in order for people to enjoy their legitimate right of ‘access to justice’. The ultimate aim of discourse is to keep the analysis, as far as possible, based on the touchstone of legal principles, and to see it in the light of humanistic, egalitarian and progressive approach. With the blog, we hope to develop an atmosphere where people are free to critically analyse, engage and discuss the laws that are being passed by our courts of law as well as by our legislatures.