DAKSH Podcast Maed in India

In this episode of the DAKSH Podcast, Leah Verghese spoke to Apurva Vishwanath about court reporting. The courts are forbidding institutions with complex procedures. Often regular citizens can access the courts only through what is reported through the media. In this episode, Apurva discussed how she became a legal journalist, the challenges with legal reporting in India and live tweeting.

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MĀRGA – Media And its Role in Governance and Accountability https://www.dakshindia.org/marga/

Live tweeting from courts puts enormous burden on judges: CJI DY Chandrachud https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/live-tweeting-from-courts-puts-enormous-burden-on-judges-cji-dy-chandrachud-2348442-2023-03-18

 

CREDITS:

Host: Leah Verghese

This is a Maed in India production.

Producer: Sean D’mello 

Sound Design and Mixing: Vijay Doiphode

Project Supervisor: Shaun Fanthome

In this episode, the second in our series on elections, Leah Verghese discusses the Election Commission’s Model Code of Conduct. Learn about what role the Model Code of Conduct plays in the conduct of free and fair elections, the effectiveness of the code and the challenges it faces in an ever-evolving political landscape.

Editor’s note: This episode was recorded on the 2nd of April 2024, in the lead up to the general elections. 

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References


    Expecting Model Code of Conduct to kick in, government departments speedrun project approvals https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/elections/lok-sabha/india/expecting-model-code-of-conduct-to-kick-in-government-departments-speedrun-project-approvals/articleshow/108538728.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
Lok Sabha elections 2019: ₹3000 crore haul by Election Commission, highest in Lok Sabha polls https://www.hindustantimes.com/lok-sabha-elections/lok-sabha-elections-2019-rs-3000-crore-haul-by-election-commission-highest-in-lok-sabha-polls/story-ugdYhuN5l2MNS2ppYRGWlI.html
Lok Sabha polls cancelled in Tamil Nadu's Vellore after massive cash haul https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/lok-sabha-2019/story/lok-sabha-polls-cancelled-in-vellore-after-massive-cash-haul-1503419-2019-04-16
Mamata Banerjee's appeal to Muslims violated model code of conduct, says Election Commission https://www.hindustantimes.com/elections/west-bengal-assembly-election/mamata-banerjee-s-appeal-to-muslims-violated-model-code-of-conduct-says-ec-101617803773352.html
 Model Code of Conduct for the Guidance of Political Parties and Candidates https://tmp.eci.gov.in/mcc

CREDITS:

Host: Leah Verghese

This is a Maed in India production.

Producer: Sean D’mello 

Sound Design & Mixing: Lakshman Parsuram

Project Supervisor: Shaun Fanthome

Research Assistance: Manushree Sarkar

In this episode, the first in our series on elections, Leah Verghese discusses the Election Commission, the institution that oversees the mammoth task of elections in the world’s largest democracy. Learn more about this significant public institution, its origin, evolution, and the important personalities who shaped its trajectory.If you like our podcast, do consider supporting us with a donation at the link below: https://www.dakshindia.org/donate/References


About Election Commission of India https://www.eci.gov.in/about-eci
An Expert Explains: How EC evolved, what rules it follows in case of disagreement https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/an-expert-explains-how-election-commission-evolved-what-rules-it-follows-in-case-of-disagreement-5720029/
Anoop Baranwal vs. Union of India WP (CIVIL) NO.104 OF 2015
Appointment of CEC, EC | Supreme Court refuses to stay new law; issues notice for hearing in April https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/appointment-of-cec-ec-supreme-court-refuses-to-stay-new-law-issues-notice-for-hearing-in-april/article67733389.ece
Manjari Katju, Election Commission and Changing Contours of Politics Economic and Political Weekly Vol. 44, No. 16 (Apr. 18 - 24, 2009)
Manjari Katju, Election Commission and Functioning of Democracy Economic and Political Weekly , Apr. 29 - May 5, 2006, Vol. 41, No. 17 (Apr. 29 - May 5, 2006)
R. P. Bhalla, Electoral Mechanism in India (1951-1971) The Indian Journal of Political Science Vol. 33, No. 1 (JAN-MAR, 1972)
S.S. Dhanoa vs. Union of India (1991) 3 SCC 567
The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term Of Office) Act, 2023

CREDITS:Host: Leah Verghese

This is a Maed in India production.

Producer: Sean D’mello 

Sound Mixing: Lakshman Parsuram

Project Supervisor: Shaun Fanthome

Research Assistance: Manushree Sarkar

This episode is a collaboration with Grand Tamasha, an excellent podcast on the latest developments in Indian politics, economics, foreign policy, society, and culture. Milan Vaishnav, the host of Grand Tamasha, joins us for this bonus episode. On 15 February 2024, the Supreme Court, in a unanimous landmark verdict, struck down the controversial electoral bonds scheme. Given that general elections are just around the corner, Milan discussed how this judgment will impact the financing of political parties in the largest democracy in the world. If you like our podcast, do consider supporting us with a donation at the link below: https://www.dakshindia.org/donate/


The DAKSH Podcast https://www.dakshindia.org/the-daksh-podcast/
Ajoy Sinha Karpuram, Why did the Supreme Court strike down the Electoral Bonds Scheme? https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-law/supreme-court-electoral-bonds-verdict-9163729/
Arun Jaitley, Why Electoral Bonds are Necessary https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=175452
Association for Democratic Reforms & Anr.  Writ Petition (C) No. 880 of 2017 https://main.sci.gov.in/supremecourt/2017/27935/27935_2017_1_1501_50573_Judgement_15-Feb-2024.pdf
Part 1: Behind the BJP’s rise and rise, bonds, trusts and raids on corporates https://www.newslaundry.com/2024/02/20/behind-the-bjps-rise-and-rise-bonds-trusts-and-raids-on-corporates
DAKSH Podcast, Crime and Politics (Milan Vaishnav) https:www.dakshindia.org/crime-and-politics/
Milan Vaishnav, On electoral bonds, a short-lived celebration https://www.hindustantimes.com/opinion/on-electoral-bonds-a-short-lived-celebration-101708170676086.html
Press Release: Introduction of the Scheme of Electoral Bond https://www.dea.gov.in/sites/default/files/Electoral%20Bonds_Press%20RELEASE_2-1-2018.pdf

Technological interventions have the ability to enhance access and improve the efficiency of the various processes in the justice system. In this episode, we will discuss how technology can improve the justice system and how we should monitor that improvement.


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CREDITS:

Host: Sandhya PR

This is a Maed in India production.

Producer: Nikkethana K

Sound Mixing: Lakshman Parsuram

Project Supervisor: Shaun Fanthome

 

Our legal system is based on the fundamental principle of open courts. Courts must be “open”, physically and metaphorically, to the public. We, as citizens, should know and understand what courts do for us. In this episode we explore what this principle means and ponder on how it can be used to promote transparency in the court system, right from entering courtrooms as ordinary citizens to considering the live-streaming of court proceedings.


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Host: Anindita Pattanayak

This is a Maed in India production.

Producer: Nikkethana K

Sound Mixing: Lakshman Parsuram

Project Supervisor: Shaun Fanthome