Law Of The Land
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New criminal laws need strong infrastructure to bring change, says DY Chandrachud
The chief justice described the laws as a ‘watershed moment for society’ but anticipated ‘loopholes’ that will need to be addressed once they are implemented.
Scroll Staff
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Sedition, bail law and death sentence – major issues that Indian judiciary addressed in 2022
An analysis of some of the debates and decisions taken by the Supreme Court and the Union government.
Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
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As the rule of law recedes in India, a new majoritarian consensus emerges
The views and actions of those who control power in Narendra Modi's time are replacing the commonly held beliefs of BR Ambedkar’s time and the Constitution.
Samar Halarnkar
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Why Justice Datta’s attack on petitioner in VVPAT verdict is worrisome for PILs
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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How Hindutva is reshaping India’s classrooms
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Supreme Court says it cannot decriminalise hate speech
The apex court directed a plea filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy to the Delhi High Court.
Scroll Staff
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Supreme Court asks Constitution Bench to re-examine its Section 377 verdict
A bench headed by Chief Justice of India TS Thakur referred the matter to a five-judge bench. The controversial section criminalises gay sex.
Scroll Staff
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Gujarat HC pitches for uniform civil code, says stop Muslim polygamy
The bench called for an amendment of the Muslim Personal Law, calling its provision that allows a man four wives ‘heinously patriarchal’.
Scroll Staff
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