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The Adv. K.B. Pradeep Episode: Conflating the Advocate with the Client

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  Editor’s Note: This article stands as a focused intellectual protest against the recent, orchestrated prime-time media campaign that led to the sudden resignation of veteran legal practitioner Adv. K.B. Pradeep from the Kerala High Court's Devaswom special panel. It is a defense of the independence of the Bar and a critique of the systematic abandonment of the principles of natural justice. We are witnessing the steady decay of organized visual media houses, whose claims of serving as socially committed watchdogs no longer hold water. There is a terrifying efficiency to their modern format; a single prime-time evening debate acts as a swift, public execution, designed to turn a lifetime of professional credibility into ash by nightfall.  The latest target of this media-driven gauntlet was Advocate K.B. Pradeep, a brilliant legal practitioner at the Kerala High Court whose legal acumen I have long quietly admired. By transforming a highly technical administrative appointment...
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Writing a New Script for Justice: A Blueprint for Kerala's New Chief Minister

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  I publish my articles on Blogger, where I can track the number of readers who open the links. Having published 75 articles so far, I’ve noticed my audience remains quite limited; most of the time, the views never cross into the three-digit range, though they occasionally surpass 100. Only one or two articles have ever reached four digits, crossing the 1,000-view mark. Despite this, I continue to write. Using this Google tool to draft and publish each of my blog posts has given me a newfound confidence to express myself much better. This time, I am writing to congratulate our new Chief Minister, Mr. V. D. Satheesan—an elevation from the Bar. Even though I am not a supporter of the Congress political dispensation, his journey sparked my interest enough to follow him closely. It even prompted me to write the following in a recently published article regarding the group tour of the Kerala High Court Advocates' Association to Malaysia: 'Our journey began just as the Congress ...
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The Science Behind the Metroman: Beating Delay and Disruption in Mega-Infrastructure

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Why is E. Sreedharan so celebrated, decorated with Padma awards, and respectfully nicknamed the "Metroman"? If we attempt to demystify his success without undermining his genius, the answer lies in his defiance of the norm. In an era when infrastructure projects were routinely delayed by decades, he consistently completed them before their deadlines—not just by days or weeks, but at times, by several months. It was during his tenure as the Principal Advisor for the Kochi Metro that I first encountered his extraordinary acumen. As part of the metro construction, the North Overbridge near the Ernakulam Junction railway station, in Kerala, was being rebuilt. A countdown board appeared at both ends of the construction site, boldly displaying the scheduled completion date, with the numbers ticking down day by day. For someone like me, who was well aware of the Kollam Bypass project, in the state—which had languished in a state of unconscionable delay for over two and a half decade...
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Beyond the Sights of Malaysia: A Note of Appreciation for Leadership and Fellowship

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    Many of my fellow travelers have already expressed their gratitude quite elegantly through reels and social media, capturing the vibrant spirit of our Malaysia tour. However, my own comfort lies in the written word, and I felt that a simple 'thank you' would not be sufficient. While I certainly wish to thank our President, Mr. Peeyus Kottam, the KHCAA team, and Mr. Sagar of the Aditya World Tour team, a mere list of names cannot fully communicate the lasting impressions I have carried with me since our return. After four days of reflection, I would like to share what truly made this journey so significant. In recent years, my wife Sheeba and I have begun traveling more frequently, venturing to the UK, the Schengen area, and the Middle East. However, our previous attempt to visit Singapore and Malaysia remained a 'malfunctioned' memory. Due to a sudden family emergency, we were forced to make a distress return, leaving Penang, Kuala Lumpur, and the Genting Highlands ...
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Procedural Roadblocks in the Digital Era: A Critique of the Electronic Filing Rules for Courts (Kerala), 2021

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The summer vacation period within the legal community is far from a uniform experience; its impact varies significantly across different professional circles. For some, it serves as a total "switch-off," a rare opportunity to trade the courtroom for the serenity of the far west or the untamed beauty of the wild east. For others, the break is only partial, a rhythmic cycle of preparation for vacation hearings held on Tuesdays and Fridays. However, for those practicing in criminal courts, family courts, and various tribunals, the season remains an active pursuit. For the practitioner whose work spans all these jurisdictions, the "vacation" is indistinguishable from any other working day. From Safe Mode to Emergency Mode It appears the legal community is effectively operating in "safe mode." Yet, even in this state, the gears of the district judiciary continue to turn. In one instance, several matters on a special list before a Family Court failed to receive ...
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"The Ratio of Digital Justice: From Sikkim’s Paperless Courts to the Challenge of AI Hallucinations.

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  A day ago, while scrolling through a WhatsApp group, I came across a news item declaring Sikkim as the nation’s first fully paperless judiciary. This immediately piqued my interest and brought to mind the classic analogy: "If Keechaka is killed, Bhima must be the one who did it." In January 2026, one of the most beloved judges of the Kerala High Court, Justice Muhamed Mustaque, was elevated as the Chief Justice of that Himalayan state. Knowing his track record, it was clear to me that he was the person behind this digital transformation. When his elevation was first notified by the Central Government, many of his admirers, myself included, felt a tinge of sadness. Compared to other jurisdictions on the list, it seemed a small High Court for a judge of his caliber, and many felt he deserved a larger stage. However, upon reading this news, I realized that his Lordship likely viewed the posting not as a limitation, but as an opportunity to create a model for the rest of the co...
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