Sushovan Patnaik

Sushovan Patnaik is the Associate Editor of the Leaflet. He is a lawyer and journalist, and has reported previously for The Caravan and Supreme Court Observer.
Sushovan Patnaik
Tarun Tejpal and the search for the ‘Ideal Victim’: A weekly roundup on Constitution First
Newsletter

Tarun Tejpal and the search for the ‘Ideal Victim’: A weekly roundup on Constitution First

Sushovan Patnaik
4 min read
Ambedkar in the time of student agitations
Civil Justice

Ambedkar in the time of student agitations

S.N. Sahu
9 min read
Why the Nepal Chief Justice’s visit to India should be a moment of reflection on South Asia’s eroding judicial independence
Judicial Accountability

Why the Nepal Chief Justice’s visit to India should be a moment of reflection on South Asia’s eroding judicial independence

Sushovan Patnaik
9 min read
Who pays for the Adani dismissal?: A weekly roundup on Constitution First & Editor’s Pick - June 2026
Newsletter

Who pays for the Adani dismissal?: A weekly roundup on Constitution First & Editor’s Pick - June 2026

Sushovan Patnaik
5 min read
The fine print of the Collegium’s latest appointments: A weekly round-up on Constitution First & Editor’s Pick (May)
Newsletter

The fine print of the Collegium’s latest appointments: A weekly round-up on Constitution First & Editor’s Pick (May)

Sushovan Patnaik
6 min read
Is using the word ‘Bhagwa’ government criticism? : A weekly round-up on Constitution First + A Special Book Launch announcement
Newsletter

Is using the word ‘Bhagwa’ government criticism? : A weekly round-up on Constitution First + A Special Book Launch announcement

Sushovan Patnaik
4 min read
‘Casts serious aspersion that Odisha’s judiciary is afflicted by caste-based bias’: Supreme Court declares casteist bail conditions against anti-mining activists ‘null and void’
Leaflet Reports

‘Casts serious aspersion that Odisha’s judiciary is afflicted by caste-based bias’: Supreme Court declares casteist bail conditions against anti-mining activists ‘null and void’

Sushovan Patnaik
5 min read
Sabarimala Reference: ‘Morality under Article 25 is legislative morality’, Review Petitioners argue
Leaflet Reports

Sabarimala Reference: ‘Morality under Article 25 is legislative morality’, Review Petitioners argue

Sushovan Patnaik
7 min read
A hoax in the name of Women’s Reservation?: A weekly round-up on Constitution First
Newsletter

A hoax in the name of Women’s Reservation?: A weekly round-up on Constitution First

Sushovan Patnaik
3 min read
Sabarimala Reference: Decoding the debate on ‘Morality’ | Key Takeaways from Union and Review Petitioner arguments
Leaflet Reports

Sabarimala Reference: Decoding the debate on ‘Morality’ | Key Takeaways from Union and Review Petitioner arguments

Sushovan Patnaik
7 min read
Editors’ Picks – February & March 2026
Newsletter

Editors’ Picks – February & March 2026

Sushovan Patnaik
3 min read
The noose tightens, alarmingly, around our digital freedoms: A weekly round-up on Constitution First
Newsletter

The noose tightens, alarmingly, around our digital freedoms: A weekly round-up on Constitution First

Sushovan Patnaik
4 min read
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