M Sridhar

Madabhushi Sridhar Acharyulu was the Central Information Commissioner (2013-18) of Union of India, who delivered thousands of landmark judgments on Right to Information. Earlier, Madabhushi Sridhar served as Professor and Registrar at NALSAR University, Hyderabad . With double post-graduate degrees (LLM & MCJ) Ph.D. and LL.D., Sridhar continues as a columnist on socio-political happenings and policies of the state. He has written and published 40 books on Law and Journalism in both Telugu and English, 100 plus research articles and thousands of newspaper articles. Sridhar anchored a live phone-in TV weekly program to answer doubts on land records in 60 episodes of a TV channel in Hyderabad.

    M Sridhar

    Rahul Gandhi
    Rahul Gandhi conviction: Congress leader may not be ā€˜freedā€™ till next election

    The ā€˜defamationā€™ can be just a tort (or called civil wrong). Thomas Babington Macaulayā€™s Indian Penal Code (IPC) codified criminal defamation, but...

    By M Sridhar  Published on 10 April 2023 3:34 AM GMT


    (Im) Possibility of collegium with PM, CJI and Leader of Opposition
    (Im) Possibility of collegium with PM, CJI and Leader of Opposition

    Central Government told to take steps to provide an independent secretariat to the Election Commission of India

    By M Sridhar  Published on 24 March 2023 4:00 AM GMT


    Chennamaneni Rajeswar Rao
    Can this reporter survive the wrath of a Chief Minister?

    A great reader, writer, journalist Chennamaneni Rajeswar Rao died on 7 March in Hyderabad.

    By M Sridhar  Published on 7 March 2023 2:14 PM GMT


    Opinion : Covering up corruption kills transparency, RTI
    Opinion : Covering up corruption kills transparency, RTI

    One of the most effective RTIs being the outcome of peopleā€™s struggles led by the peopleā€™s political organization, the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti...

    By M Sridhar  Published on 9 Feb 2023 4:01 AM GMT


    Donā€™t destroy RTI, its another ā€˜Data Protection Authority
    Donā€™t destroy RTI, it's another ā€˜Data Protection Authority'

    The RTI Amendment Act, 2019 which brought about similar changes like DPAI, has seriously damaged both the RTI and DPAI. Similarly, executive officers...

    By M Sridhar  Published on 6 Feb 2023 5:00 AM GMT


    Think about rule of law: Vice-President asserting ā€˜survival of democracyā€™
    Think about rule of law: Vice-President asserting ā€˜survival of democracyā€™

    The Vice-President said: ā€œThe essence of democracy lies in the prevalence of the mandate of the people and securing their welfare.

    By M Sridhar  Published on 23 Jan 2023 10:31 AM GMT


    O Neela with wide lively eyes lined black
    O Neela with wide lively eyes lined black

    Tiruppavai - 19Tamil Paashuram Kuthuvilakkeriya-k-kottukkaal Kattil Mel Methhenra Pancha Sayanathil Meleri Koththalar Poonkuzhal Nappinnai...

    By M Sridhar  Published on 12 Jan 2023 6:30 AM GMT


    In our clan, Krishna, the God of Gods
    In our clan, Krishna, the God of Gods

    Tiruppavai-17Tamil PashuramAmbaramay, Thanneeray, Soray, Aaram Seyyum Emperumaan! Nandagopaala! Ezhundhiraai! Kombanaar-k-kellam Kozhunday Kula...

    By M Sridhar  Published on 10 Jan 2023 12:30 PM GMT


    We came purified and to sing awakening songs
    We came purified and to sing awakening songs

    Tiruppavai ā€“ 16Tamil Pashuram Naayaganaininra Nandagopanudaya Koil Kaappaane! Kodi Thonrum Thorana Vaayilkaappaane! Mani-k-kadavamthal Thiravaai ...

    By M Sridhar  Published on 8 Jan 2023 12:30 PM GMT


    Indomitable to destroy brutal strength of enemy demons
    Indomitable to destroy brutal strength of enemy demons

    Tiruppavai 15Tamil Paashuram Ellay! Illam Kiliye! Inna Murungudiyo! Shillenruazhayen min Nangaimeer! Podharukinren Vallai un katturaikal Pande un...

    By M Sridhar  Published on 7 Jan 2023 9:35 AM GMT


    In your backyard pond, red lotuses
    In your backyard pond, red lotuses

    Tiruppavai - 14Tamil PaashuramUngal Puzhai-k-kadai-th-thottathu Vaaviyul Sengazhuneer Vaai Negizhndhu Ambal Vaai koombinakaan Sengalpodi-k-koorai...

    By M Sridhar  Published on 6 Jan 2023 6:30 AM GMT


    Are you yet to dip in serene Yamuna waters?
    Are you yet to dip in serene Yamuna waters?

    Tiruppavai 13Tamil PaashuramPulllinvaay Keendanai-p-pollar Aarakkanai Killikalaindhaanai-k-keerthimai Paadi-p-poi Pillaikal Ellarum Pavai-k-kalam...

    By M Sridhar  Published on 5 Jan 2023 6:30 AM GMT


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