The Slippery Slope of Disrespect In a country where the rule of law is paramount, some leaders can quickly slide into disrespect for constitutional institutions and the judiciary.
A recent FIR against former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee over alleged violations during a Trinamool Chhatra Parishad programme in Kolkata exemplifies this trend.
West Bengal minister Agnimitra Paul has defended the Calcutta High Court's order, which was allegedly violated by Banerjee and her supporters.