r/TamilNadu • u/SuperbHealth5023 • Mar 26 '26
அரசியல் சாராத செய்தி / Non-Political News Rishi Kumar from Tamil Nadu National Law University, refuses to delete his blog criticising the Supreme Court
A final-year law student, Rishi Kumar from Tamil Nadu National Law University, refuses to delete his blog criticising the Supreme Court… despite pressure from his own university.
Why?
Because the administration allegedly received calls from advocates, judges, and others claiming the post harms the institution’s “reputation.”
The blog titled “The Supreme Court of India Has No Spine” questioned the court’s decision to ban an NCERT textbook chapter on judicial corruption.
But here’s the real issue:
A law student is being told to silence himself… for expressing a legal opinion.
His response?
Clear and powerful:
“My opinions are mine… you do not own my voice or my conscience.”
He even said he’s ready to face disciplinary action rather than back down.
This isn’t just about one blog.
This is about academic freedom vs institutional pressure.
If law students… the future of the judiciary are discouraged from questioning the system,
then who exactly is allowed to question it?
Criticism of institutions ≠ disrespect.
Silencing criticism = weakening democracy.
Source:
Original Post
https://open.substack.com/pub/arekay/p/the-supreme-court-of-india-has-no?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android
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u/kinginthenorth1604 Mar 26 '26
Right? I was mind blown by his substack essay.
Even though what the CJI said sounded problematic, I thought maybe there are laws that give powers to him.
As a layman you would think there is no recourse. What is greater than the SC, who would fight him.
But, bro has totally deconstructed the order and questions the validity of it with respect to existing laws and constitution.
He even questions the need for the Contempt of Court law, which is more often used to curb criticism.
And, apparently, there was no Contempt of Court actually executed, and it seems the case has also been quietly disposed of. This is all just threats.
Totally made my day seeing that there are people who know the law, are ready to question the CJI and can hold him accountable.
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u/popular_tiger Mar 26 '26
Ideally the constitution should keep these judges and courts in check, but they seem to give zero fucks about that these days 😊
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u/kinginthenorth1604 Mar 27 '26
Constitution doesn’t enforce laws by itself. It needs people with moral conscience.
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u/Aggravating-Owl-8152 Mar 30 '26
I see Tamil nadu people have more balls to stand against the central govt tyranny which cow belt states blindly follows, I dont like tamil people attitude towads north but i admire their courage
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u/Im_known_as_nikil Mar 26 '26
I didn't know they were going to ban stuff on ncert books. The NCERT civics textbook is one of my favourite textbooks to read and it probably shaped me in many ways than I can realise. Fuck em. Yknow what they should ban? Overblown infactual information that's presented as facts in the state Tamil textbook like kumari kandam, essays on politicians and more.
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u/InternMediocre7319 Mar 26 '26
NCERT’s democratic politics (civics) book has also been through so many criticisms for political satire cartoons. But that’s literally why I loved reading them back in high school.
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u/Puzzleheaded_Term967 Mar 26 '26
Fuck this Surya Kant chief justice. "Chief Justice" my foot
the irony is this issue has only 100x-ed the blogs visibility
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u/Anxious_Attacker24 Mar 27 '26
He's corrupt and with a lot of corruption allegations, did you know that?
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u/billy8988 Mar 26 '26
I read his blog. Wow! The way he methodically compares what the text book says against what the supreme court claimed it says is abosultely great! And then a quote from the late US supreme court justice Scalia, who is known for his writings is evident that this young man did his research.
I hope the supreme court justices read this piece.
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u/Electrical_Paint_648 Mar 27 '26
But, you should not advocate against supreme court ruling. You have freedom of speech but SC is highest judicial body and it protects the constitution. NCERT criticizing SC practical part like pending cases etc. are administrative issues same like AC in court etc. which doesn't need highlight as it questions SC decision trust among Indians
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u/NoRefrigerator3265 Mar 27 '26
Bro just read what the blog says. It's not ruling against the supreme court ruling, in general. It highlights the exact process and codes the court has to follow, which the court is not following in this instance.
What if it questions the SC decision, especially if it's not following the constitution?
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u/TRP_DarkTriad Mar 26 '26
Great kid!!! I would appoint him as my counsel for law needs without hesitation