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Journalism of Courage

Arvind P. Datar

The writer is a senior advocate of the Madras High Court

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Freeze Lok Sabha: Need united India over bigger ParliamentSubscriber Only

April 05,2025 18:30:23 PM

An examination of the functioning of Parliament and state assemblies over the last 30 years establishes that an increase in their numerical strength is unnecessary.

Wed, Apr 09, 2025

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Our tax system retards growth. It’s time for an overhaulSubscriber Only

January 27,2025 07:09:58 AM

As is true for an individual, so it is for a nation: There is no rebirth without death

Mon, Jan 27, 2025

The Constitution at 75: A gift to the people of India at the onset of their journey as an independent nationSubscriber Only

November 26,2024 13:38:19 PM

In its 75 years, it has been amended almost 125 times. The ability to amend its provisions has proved to be the Constitution's strength, enabling it to adapt to the changing needs of a diverse society

Thu, Nov 28, 2024

GST portal does not accept monthly returns until the entire tax is paid. This must changeSubscriber Only

May 18,2024 07:08:22 AM

Till this is done, the time limit of November 30 prescribed for availing input tax credit should not be enforced

Sat, May 18, 2024

The success of the Sab Ka Vishwas scheme paved the way for the Direct Tax Vivad Se Viswas Act, 2020. Unlike the simple nature of the settlement scheme for indirect taxes, this Act included not only the tax but interest, penalty and fees as well. C R Sasikumar

How to make GST less taxingSubscriber Only

January 25,2024 07:00:39 AM

Union budget should provide for a GST dispute settlement scheme, with a flat payment of 33 per cent of the disputed amount with a complete waiver of interest and penalty

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Approximately 7,650 amendments were tabled but the actual number of amendments that were moved and considered in the Assembly were 2,473 and the final draft of the Constitution of India had 395 Articles and eight Schedules. (Express File Photo)

Remember Ambedkar’s warningSubscriber Only

November 27,2023 07:17:54 AM

An objective introspection of what has happened over the last 75 years should bring home the need to end divisive and caste-based politics

Mon, Nov 27, 2023

On gaming industry rules, the Indian government is not following the letter of the lawSubscriber Only

November 08,2023 07:11:10 AM

Several gaming companies will close because of the retrograde levy of 28 per cent on the gross amount; indeed, no country which permits online gaming has such a regressive tax

Wed, Nov 08, 2023

Arvind Datar writes: With high GST on online games, death by taxesSubscriber Only

July 25,2023 23:01:08 PM

The policy is based on flawed logic. It is likely to kill an industry that employs a large number of people

Wed, Jul 26, 2023

The new Parliament House: More than a buildingSubscriber Only

June 01,2023 07:07:15 AM

The greatness of Parliament will be determined by the manner in which their occupants discharge their constitutional obligations

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Arvind P Datar writes: Basic structure doctrine prevented fundamental rights being eroded during the EmergencySubscriber Only

April 24,2023 07:00:53 AM

It is now well accepted that basic structure includes principles of federalism, secularism, separation of powers, independent judiciary and free, fair and period elections. None of these features can be taken away

Mon, Apr 24, 2023

Constitution of GST tribunal goes against several rulings of Supreme CourtSubscriber Only

April 11,2023 06:45:01 AM

There is a serious need to change the manner in which our tribunals are created. It is difficult to recruit competent persons as no professional will leave his practice at the age of 45. This results in tribunals being manned mainly by retired officials

Tue, Apr 11, 2023

Why we need to look beyond GST while regulating online gamingSubscriber Only

January 11,2023 07:40:08 AM

History teaches us that higher the taxes, lower is the collection; a lesson that must not be ignored

Wed, Jan 11, 2023

Collegium system is better than the NJACSubscriber Only

December 09,2022 08:30:01 AM

Arvind P Datar writes: Why the repeated attacks by government on collegium are misplaced and disturbing

Wed, Jan 11, 2023

GST Council must uphold fiscal federalismSubscriber Only

June 03,2022 04:15:33 AM

Arvind P Datar writes: It has received a nudge to do so from the Supreme Court, whose recent ruling has also given states greater say in making recommendations.

Fri, Jun 03, 2022

Jail should be the exception, not the normSubscriber Only

November 09,2021 04:00:12 AM

Arvind P Datar writes: Rushed arrests, denial of bail have upturned Constitutional principles and go against Supreme Court’s directions

Wed, Nov 10, 2021

How can we guarantee the Speaker’s impartiality?Subscriber Only

August 19,2021 04:00:09 AM

Arvind P Datar writes: Either allow Parliament and state legislatures to descend into terminal decline or make the Speaker truly independent and let every legislature perform its constitutional function

Fri, Aug 20, 2021

Key lesson from farmers’ protest is that steamrolling Parliament backfiresSubscriber Only

December 24,2020 03:00:31 AM

The extraordinary haste with which the farm bills were pushed through both the Houses has created the present crisis, which can only exacerbate the economic woes caused by the pandemic.

Thu, Dec 24, 2020

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On Tilak’s hundredth death anniversary, what governments can learn from his two trialsSubscriber Only

August 01,2020 03:30:49 AM

Bal Gangadhar Tilak's imprisonment by invoking the law of sedition failed to suppress the freedom struggle. The two trials teach us useful lessons in dealing with public protests.

Sat, Aug 01, 2020

Insolvency code should be suspended for six months to help companies recoverSubscriber Only

April 17,2020 00:30:57 AM

After the lockdown is over, several companies are likely to default on their dues to both operational and financial creditors. The latter include banks and others who have given financial assistance to a company in the form of loans and debentures.

Fri, Apr 17, 2020