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In defence of democracy
12 Feb 2020 3:16 PM GMTLaws regarding sedition and related offences have no place in a democratic society
Weighing in
21 Jan 2020 3:41 PM GMTNon-compliance of states to CAA-NRC-NPR has once again brought forth the issue of Central government’s primacy in the country’s otherwise federal...
The silent sentinel
2 Jan 2020 3:24 PM GMT2019 saw a passive judiciary spectating the drastic events carried out by the government
Righting the wrong
4 Dec 2019 4:31 PM GMTProne to misuse, an opportunity exists for CrPC Section 321 to be properly utilised by the Uddhav government for withdrawing false cases against Bhima...
A dangerous trend
12 Jun 2019 2:30 PM GMTSupreme Court’s order upholds freedom of speech and expression but its necessity depicts gross violation of the same by the state
Capital punishment or not?
6 Jun 2019 4:39 PM GMTUpholding the constitutional validity of IPC Section 376E, Bombay High Court’s verdict might make convictions of rape more difficult than they already...
Breach of public trust
9 May 2019 4:47 PM GMTThe crisis plaguing judiciary since last few years has reached enormous heights
Make it women-friendly
9 April 2019 5:49 PM GMTBombay High Court ruling on abortion is a significant one
A mockery of democracy
1 April 2019 4:20 PM GMTThe Electoral Bonds Scheme eclipses the transparency of political funding, jeopardising the credibility of free and fair elections
Lamenting cast-based violence
28 Aug 2018 3:54 PM GMTBy dismissing appeals from assailants in the Mirchpur horror of 2010, Delhi High Court stands firmly against casteist exploitation
Making room for coercion
21 Aug 2018 3:35 PM GMTThe Supreme Court’s verdict on confession of the accused is controversial.
Violent state machinery
29 May 2018 4:59 PM GMTThe Sterlite plant episode is a clear case of violation of laws. The government must take accountability