Intellectual dishonesty coupled with ignorance of the law is the greatest of all vices of our judiciary.
Mathews J Nedumpara22nd June 2026 I am perceived as a great critic of the Indian judiciary. But the truth is that, fearing backlash, I have refrained from expressing my opinion bluntly. I have been very hesitant in telling the world the real truth. I am slowly gathering the courage to speak honestly about our courts, […]
Drops of water hollow a stone: In a country of 1.5 billion, why does it fall upon my humble self alone to demand radical, long-overdue judicial reforms?
Mathews J Nedumpara22nd June 202698205 35428 In a country of 1.5 billion people, my humble self is the only person daring to speak in the public domain on the abolition of the collegium, senior designations, Articles 32 and 226 (synonyms of arbitrariness), restoration of the NJAC, the pristine glory of the civil courts, abolition of […]
Drops of water hollow a stone: In a country of 1.5 billion, why does it fall upon my humble self alone to demand radical, long-overdue judicial reforms?
Mathews J Nedumpara22nd June 202698205 35428 In a country of 1.5 billion people, my humble self is the only person daring to speak in the public domain on the abolition of the collegium, senior designations, Articles 32 and 226 (synonyms of arbitrariness), restoration of the NJAC, the pristine glory of the civil courts, abolition of […]
Why I Oppose PIL
Mathews J. Nedumpara98205 3542814th March 2026 Shri I.C. RaoVice Admiral (Retd.)Mumbai. Dear and most respected Rao Sab,🙏 I am a direct beneficiary of the PIL which you have instituted in the Bombay High Court, and I have no words to thank you for your selfless service to society. You are a noble soul—a model worthy […]
Why the basic structure is a fraud on the constitution – explained in a few words.
Mathews j nedumpara98205 3542814th September 2025 I am often asked why I call the “basic structure” a laughable theory. I can answer this in a few words by citing an example. If one were to invoke Article 32 prior to Kesavananda Bharati, the judges would unfailingly ask “why are you here? And which fundamental right […]
Open letter to the CJI:Suspension of Video Conferencing proceedings for lawyers, litigants and the public at large by the Bombay High Court.
Mathews J Nedumpara98205 3542824.12.2025. To the Chief Justice of India. Open Letter Sir, I write these few lines while waiting to join the online hearing of a case of mine posted at 3 PM today, before the Chief Justice of Bombay. Now it is 3:08 and I am not admitted.The following words are displayed:“Thanks for […]
Sub: Rejection of W.P (diary) no. 41768 of 2024 instituted by my humble self and 9 other citizens, lawyers and litigants, in challenge of the order dated 24.4.2024 of the Registrar, Judicial, dismissing W.P no. 1005 of 2022 seeking the abolition of the collegium and restoration of the NJAC, an open, transparent, competitive, merit-based selection of the judges of the High Courts and Supreme Court, by de-registering the same. Complaint – reg.
MATHEWS J. NEDUMPARAAdvocate101, Gundecha Chambers, Nagindas Master Rd, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001Mob: +91 98205 35428/99679 69256E-mail: mathewsjnedumpara@gmail.com OPEN LETTER Hon’ble Mr. Justice Dr. D.Y ChandrachudChief Justice of India May it please your Lordship, Sub: Rejection of W.P (diary) no. 41768 of 2024 instituted by my humble self and 9 other citizens, lawyers and […]
Sub: Constitution of a Bench – Attempt to take illegal possession of our client’s properties in the purported execution of the order of the Magistrate under Section 14 of the SARFAESI Act while WP (C) no. 10549/2026 is pending adjudication by the Hon’ble High Court of Kerala.
MARIA NEDUMPARAAdvocateNEDUMPARA & NEDUMPARA ADVOCATES101, Gundecha Chambers, Nagindas Master Rd, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001Mob: +91 98205 35428/94471 65651E-mail: mathewsjnedumpara@gmail.com17.6.2026To,The Hon’ble Chief JusticeHigh Court of Kerala,Through the Registrar General, Judicial. Also to, May it please your Lordship, Sub: Constitution of a Bench – Attempt to take illegal possession of our client’s properties in the […]
The Supreme Court of India has been hijacked by dynasties of lawyers and judges. What is the way out?
Mathews J Nedumpara98205 3542820th April 2026 The maximum strength of the Supreme Court is 34 judges. It operates for approximately 200 days a year; the remainder consists of vacations, holidays, and weekends. The court functions for roughly 4.5 hours a day. Of these working days, Mondays and Fridays are known as “Miscellaneous Days.” On these […]
Why I discourage my clients from filing Writ petitions and instead advise them to institute civil suits?
Mathews J Nedumpara3rd April 202698205 35428. 3.You are advised to file an SLP in the Supreme Court. You have heard great things about the Supreme Court — the sentinel on the qui vive, namely the protector and guardian of the lives and liberties of the common man. The ultimate hope, the last resort for a […]