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Dr Olav Albuquerque

(He/Him)
India
As seen in: The Times of India, Free Press Journal (India), The Navhind Times, O Heraldo, Northlines, HT Syndication, Sakal Times, The Bridge Chronicle, Indian Currents, The Meghalayan and
Covers:  Law, Science, Politics, Defence and international affairs
Doesn't Cover: Theatre, Films, Dance, Drama, Fiction
Am an Advocate-cum- -Sr Journalist holding a doctorate from the University of Mumbai in Media Law. Law and Journalism are my twin passions.

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Am a former senior journalist of The Times of India in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. I hold the M.Sc, LL.M and Ph.D degrees. My super-specialization at the Ph.D degree of the University of Mumbai was Media Law with emphasis on the print media. Had topped the LL.M examination of the University of Bombay (as it was earlier known) in May 1990. Awarded a silver medal for topping in International Law + Jurisprudence.
Right now, am a Columnist on the Edit page of Free Press Journal every Friday where …

Dr Olav Albuquerque’s Journalist Portfolio

Constitution Lies Defiled and in Tatters

Constitution Lies Defiled and in Tatters

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath's declaration that Hinduism is India's "national religion" and h…

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Role of asst. public prosecutors vital

Role of asst. public prosecutors vital

Selection of Asst Public Prosecutors is important because judges evaluate evidence that is produced by the pr…

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Parliamentary privileges must be codified

Parliamentary privileges must be codified

Parliamentary privileges must be codified

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The last days of an upright judge, writes Olav Albuquerque

The last days of an upright judge, writes Olav Albuquerque

Monday was the last day in the office for former Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, Akil Abdulhamid K…

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FLOUTING HUMAN RIGHTS!By Dr Olav Albuquerque

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By Dr Olav Albuquerque
| Goan Observer
THE Goa Human Rights Commission is a statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 to make recommendations in cases of human rights violations.
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FREEMASONS, FOOTBALL & CATHOLIC CHURCH! By Dr Olav Albuquerque

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By Dr Olav Albuquerque
| Goan Observer
FOOTBALL, Freemasonry and the Catholic clergy are intertwined because it was in 1863 when the Football Association (FA) was formed in the United Kingdom at the Freemasons’ Tavern, on Great Queen Street in London, now known as the New Connaught Rooms next door to Freemasons’ Hall. An excellent history of the entire game is to be found in a book titled “The Grass is Green in Goa” which encapsulates 40 years since the founding of the Goa Football Association on December 22, 1959.
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All Eyes On CJI Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai During His Crucial Six-Month Tenure

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By Dr Olav Albuquerque
| Free Press Journal (India)
The 52nd CJI, Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai, is the first Buddhist to head the judicial family in the country. His father, G.S. Gavai, who headed the Gavai faction of the Republican Party of India, embraced Buddhism in the presence of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar. CJI Gavai has authored 300 judgements, including landmark rulings on constitutional issues, liberty, and the government’s “bulldozer justice”.
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As an expert on Media Law affecting the Print Media. I hold a Ph.D in the subject from the University of Mumbai.

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Network of professional journalists and advocates practising law in the Supreme Court, High Court of Bombay and in the trial courts.

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