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

    Opinion : In times of pandemic will video court render open justice?
    Opinion : In times of pandemic will video court render open justice?

    Hyderabad: While the 60-day lockdown rigour being relaxed, justice remained a non-essential service! The Supreme Court and High Courts are hearing...

    By M Sridhar  Published on 27 May 2020 9:35 AM GMT


    Vizag a Mini Bhopal: What Jagan should do for quick justice to LG Polymers gas leak victims?
    Vizag a Mini Bhopal: What Jagan should do for quick justice to LG Polymers gas leak victims?

    The Andhra Pradesh Government led by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy must enforce absolute liability principle to get maximum compensation to the victims and...

    By M Sridhar  Published on 7 May 2020 7:23 PM GMT


    Which are the two judgements that helped AP govt remove State Election Commissioner?
    Which are the two judgements that helped AP govt remove State Election Commissioner?

    AP Government is reportedly justifying the sensational ordinance promulgated on Thursday removing the SEC, citing two Supreme Court judgments. Which...

    By M Sridhar  Published on 12 April 2020 7:36 AM GMT


    Universal health crisis: Legal & Moral Duty towards mankind
    Universal health crisis: Legal & Moral Duty towards mankind

    Any state anywhere in the world is expected to effectively use its machinery to prevent and punish the spread of disease. The law and courts may take...

    By M Sridhar  Published on 6 April 2020 12:01 PM GMT


    PMā€™s ā€˜Batti Bhujaoā€™ is ashubh, troublesome
    PMā€™s ā€˜Batti Bhujaoā€™ is ashubh, troublesome

    If you believe in Hindu religious traditions, one should light an oil lamp in front of Deity of choice. Faithful followers of Christianity can light a...

    By M Sridhar  Published on 4 April 2020 9:59 AM GMT


    Tablighi Jamaats  troublesome journey
    Tablighi Jamaat's troublesome journey

    Hyderabad: Tablighi Jamaat, is now at the centre of contributing a big number of infections through its religious congregations both held at...

    By M Sridhar  Published on 3 April 2020 11:11 AM GMT


    Jaganā€™s power v/s Independent State Election Commission
    Jaganā€™s power v/s Independent State Election Commission

    Supreme Court verdict cleared the air: Elections are postponed, but the Model Code of Conduct will not have extended application. The game of power...

    By M Sridhar  Published on 22 March 2020 4:38 AM GMT


    Violence behind ā€˜unanimousā€™ AP local elections
    Violence behind ā€˜unanimousā€™ AP local elections

    Hyderabad: Are unanimous elections in local bodies an indication of consensus among the people or the unprecedented violence perpetrated by the party...

    By M Sridhar  Published on 20 March 2020 4:14 AM GMT


    What does Yogi Adityanath really want ?
    What does Yogi Adityanath really want ?

    Hyderabad: A new anti-democratic strategy has been introduced in the northern part of India, to frighten the 'criticism', threaten 'dissent' and...

    By M Sridhar  Published on 11 March 2020 10:51 AM GMT


    Encounter of four accused in the Hyderabad Disha case; police action fooled CM and Courts!
    Encounter of four accused in the Hyderabad Disha case; police action fooled CM and Courts!

    Hyderabad: Mahaparinirvan Diwas, the death anniversary of Bharata Ratna BR Ambedkar, the builder of the rule of law of the young nation India, passed...

    By M Sridhar  Published on 7 Dec 2019 2:00 AM GMT


    Cruelty against Disha; Shall we hang all the criminals?
    Cruelty against Disha; Shall we hang all the criminals?

    Hyderabad: Some want instant killing. Others propose lynching. MPs were emotionally demanding public lynching or castration. It is a fact that civil...

    By M Sridhar  Published on 4 Dec 2019 5:57 AM GMT


    Is Supreme Court against RTI? Judges property information personal
    Is Supreme Court against RTI? Judges' property information 'personal'

    Hyderabad: The Constitution Bench of Supreme Court on November 13 2019, held that "ā€¦.information relating to assets, liabilities, income tax returns,...

    By M Sridhar  Published on 4 Dec 2019 5:52 AM GMT


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