separation of powers

Towards an Independent Judiciary: The Case for a Separate Judicial Secretariat in Bangladesh

Towards an Independent Judiciary: The Case for a Separate Judicial Secretariat in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s judiciary has long struggled to transform constitutional guarantees of independence into a practical reality. While the landmark Masdar Hossain judgement in 1999 laid down the foundation for the separation...
Weaponizing Vagueness: The Chilling Effect of Karnataka’s Fake News Bill on Free Speech and Democratic Pluralism

Weaponizing Vagueness: The Chilling Effect of Karnataka’s Fake News Bill on Free Speech and Democratic Pluralism

In March 2025, the Government of Karnataka introduced the draft Misinformation and Fake News (Prohibition) Bill, currently under cabinet review. At first glance, the Bill seems to respond to a...
When I Use a Word, It Means Just What I Want It to Mean: Two Examples of the Separation of Powers Under Threat

When I Use a Word, It Means Just What I Want It to Mean: Two Examples of the Separation of Powers Under Threat

The Post Office (Horizon System) Offences Act 2024 quashes hundreds of convictions including those of a factually guilty minority. The Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024 declares ‘conclusively’...
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