Conflict Zones and Peacekeeping
Banning Namaz, Blocking Mosques
By Justice (R) Markandey Katju (India) The decision of the new West Bengal government to prohibit namaz on roads and restrict loudspeaker use beyond religious
Legal Updates and Legislation
Is Democracy suited to India?
By Justice (R) Markandey Katju (India) Democracy is one of the most celebrated ideas in modern politics. In theory, it promises self-government, accountability, liberty, and
Human Rights-Gender and Equality
Exclusive Interview of Hon. Advocate Nabeela Ayoub Khan Minister for EPA, Kashmir Cause, Arts & Languages AJ&K by Abdul Rafay Afzal
No Society Can Prosper Without Women Law, Leadership, and Resilience By Abdul Rafay Afzal (Editor in Cheif – The Advocate Post) Hon. Advocate Nabeela Ayoub
Opinions
Inclusive Rule and the Fate of Empires in South Asia
By Justice (R) Markandey Katju (India) The great Mughal Emperor Akbar proclaimed his doctrine of Suleh-e-Kul, or giving equal respect to all religions and communities.
Geopolitics/Diplomatic news
Pakistan, Bangladesh Explore New Regional Alignment as India Left Out of Early Calculus
Islamabad emphasizes “open regionalism” as Dhaka calls Pakistan-centric bloc strategically viable Pakistan and Bangladesh appear to be cautiously testing the waters of a new regional
Human Rights-Gender and Equality
Are India’s Minorities Still Citizens, or Political Targets?
Zonash Aman Ullah (UK) The outrage surrounding Maulana Mahmood Madani, President of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind challenging the credibility of Indias judiciary week revealed the ruling BJPs
Global Economy
Give the People Circuses if You Can’t Give Them Bread
By Justice (R) Markandey Katju (India) Two topics have dominated the news in India over the last few weeks, the elections in Bihar and the
International/Current Affairs
Next chief minister of Bihar, India?
By Justice (R) Markandey Katju (India) Judging by what one sees, Tejashwi Yadav seems all set to be the next Chief Minister of Bihar. The
Conflict Zones and Peacekeeping
Trump Says Seven ‘Brand New, Beautiful’ Jets Shot Down in India-Pakistan Air Battle
Tokyo: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his threat to halt trade with both India and Pakistan played a decisive role in ending
Opinions
Lighting the Lamp of Unity: An Appeal to Celebrate Diwali Together
By Justice (R) Markandey Katju (India) On 12th October 2025, I visited the dargah of the great Sufi saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya in Delhi, accompanied
