"Accountability is the glue that ties commitment to the result." -- Bob Proctor Bureaucratic discretion gives public officials some freedom to interpret laws, policies, and rules whe...

This research article explores the need to transition from a punitive to reformative justice in India's prison system, addressing a significant gap in current practices. Conventional punitive j...

The doctrine of conflict of interest serves as a cornerstone principle in ethics, governance, and law. Its primary goal is to guarantee transparency, impartiality, and accountability in all dec...

The Latin phrase Nemo Judex in Causa Sua translates to "no one should be a judge in their own case." This principle is a cornerstone of natural justice, ensuring fairness and impartiality in le...

The Latin phrase Audi Alteram Partem, meaning "hear the other side," is a cornerstone of natural justice in law. It mandates that before any adverse decision is made against an indivi...

The Wednesbury Test is a legal principle, established in the 1948 case Associated Provincial Picture Houses Ltd v. Wednesbury Corporation. It's used in the UK and other common law systems to de...

The principle of natural justice is derived from the Latin term "jus natural," meaning natural law. Even though it is not written in any law book or constitution, it is based on commo...

The Indian judiciary has long been seen as the defender of fundamental rights and the keeper of the Constitution. However, its capacity to provide prompt justice is hampered by the problem of j...

Abstract The justice system in India faces major challenges, mainly against the background of the huge backlog of cases that are still pending. Courts throughout the country have a backlog of ...

"Exhibiting accountability over time is a gateway to trust. When we see someone acting with accountability, we gain the evidence we need to trust them." - Mike Erwin and Willys Devoll...