Indian judiciary independence compared to US and historical German systems

An analysis of judicial independence compares the historical conduct of the German judiciary during the Reichstag Fire trial with the contemporary Indian legal system. The text highlights how Bulgarian Communist leader Georgi Dimitrov was permitted to cross-examine Nazi leader Herman Göring, ultimately leading to his release.

In contrast, the author criticizes the Indian judiciary for failing to grant bail to young accused individuals who have remained in prison for over six years without trial. The piece suggests a lack of independence in India, noting that it is unimaginable for a prisoner to summon a high-ranking official like Amit Shah to court.

Further comparisons are made to the United States, where courts have struck down tariff proposals by Donald Trump on constitutional grounds, illustrating a level of judicial authority that the author argues is absent in the Indian context.