Amartya Sen, the eminent philosopher-economist, invokes an old distinction between ‘niti’ and ‘nyay’ in his 2009 classic, The Idea of Justice (Allen Lane). Both relate to justice. Among several uses ...

In a pair of cases decided by the Second Appellate District of the California Court of Appeal, the Court reiterated the difference between procedural and substantive unconscionability when it comes to ...

Procedural due process ensures that the government follows fair methods, while substantive due process examines the content of government action itself, forbidding certain governmental intrusions ...

With the resignation of Justice David Souter, President Obama has his first opportunity to fill a vacancy on the U. S. Supreme Court. Because justices are appointed for life, who he appoints may well ...