Upendra Baxi

On the eve of the tragedy’s anniversary, survivor groups accused the ruling BJP government of failing to deliver justice to victims of the 1984 Bhopal gas disaster. They alleged prolonged neglect and inadequate action, while the BJP rejected the accusations and defended its record. In The Hindu.

Baxi interrogates conventional ways of evaluating judges and judicial performance. The piece cautions against simplistic or moralistic assessments and emphasizes the complexity of judging within institutional, constitutional, and political constraints. It invites more nuanced frameworks for understanding judicial roles and responsibilities. In the Journal of the Indian Law Institute Vol. 25 No. 2. pg 211-237.

This article examines judicial activism alongside changes in legal education and research. Baxi reflects on globalization’s impact on legal institutions, questioning how courts, scholars, and pedagogy respond to expanding judicial power and shifting regulatory environments. Published by Capitol Foundation, New Delhi.

Published by India Legal

Published by Beyond Bhopal Project

Published by Policy perspectives foundation

Published by ASAP Law

Baxi critiques rigid distinctions between legislative and judicial functions. He examines how power operates through both law-making and adjudication, suggesting that dominance is reproduced through institutional practices that blur formal separations while maintaining claims of neutrality. Published in the Delhi Law Review Vol 12, Reprint.

In The Indian Express.

Written in response to the post-9/11 U.S. military operations in Afghanistan, this piece critically examines the international law implications and legitimacy of Operation Enduring Freedom, questioning the emerging international legal order in the context of the war on terror.