Justice Markandey Katju- Justice Markandey Katju is a former Judge, Supreme Court of India, and former Chairman, Press Council of India. The views expressed are his own. These days a lot of controversy has arisen in India over the film Pathan. I have already written some pieces opposing the film, not because I am opposed […]
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The true role of art and literature
Justice Markandey Katju – In poor countries such as India, art for art’s sake amounts to escapism. The people are thirsty for good literature. If someone writes about their problems, it will be popular. India faces gigantic problems today. In some States, farmers and weavers are committing suicide. Prices of essential commodities are skyrocketing. […]