Why Justice Chanda’s recusal in Mamata/Nandigram case sets a terrible precedent, and undermines judicial independence

It is truly unfortunate that Justice Kaushik Chanda has recused himself from hearing Mamata Banerjee’s plea challenging Suvendu Adhikari’s Nandigram victory. That the judge imposed costs of Rs 5 lakh on Banerjee doesn’t alter the...

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