Crime And Punishment
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How two families overcame mistrust and fear to fight for justice in Hapur lynching case
After a mob killed a cattle trader in 2018, his brother reluctantly joined hands with a witness to seek justice. Their six-year battle led to a conviction.
Ayush Tiwari
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Nithari murders: Basic norms of evidence collection brazenly violated, says Allahabad High Court
Surender Koli and Maninder Singh Pandher, who were accused in the case, were acquitted by the court on Monday.
Scroll Staff
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Caste violence endures in UP – but escapes Adityanath government’s ‘crackdown’ on crime
This is the fifth part in a series examining the BJP government’s claims of improving law and order in Uttar Pradesh.
Arunabh Saikia
Trending
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Indore Congress candidate backed out days after attempt-to-murder charge added to 17-year-old case
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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In Mathura, Muslims say they were denied their vote. No complaints in Hindu areas
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Under Adityanath, some crimes enjoy the protection of the Uttar Pradesh police
This is the fourth part in a series that examines the BJP government’s claim that it has improved law and order in Uttar Pradesh.
Arunabh Saikia
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How the Adityanath government created a new category of criminals in Uttar Pradesh
This is the third part in a series examining the BJP government’s claims of improving law and order in India’s most populous state.
Arunabh Saikia
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‘Thok do’: Adityanath government’s ‘zero tolerance’ of crime leaves a trail of victims
This is the second part in a series that investigates the BJP government’s claim of improved law and order in Uttar Pradesh.
Arunabh Saikia
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Crime and Punishment: Has the Adityanath government actually improved law and order in UP?
The BJP claims its government has successfully cracked down on crime in Uttar Pradesh. But evidence on the ground is mixed. The first in a five-part series.
Arunabh Saikia
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Meet India’s dental detectives, who are helping solve crimes – one set of teeth at a time
Though still a nascent field in India, forensic odontology is proving to be extremely valuable in criminal and civil cases.
Bhavya Dore
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Death penalty for child rapists: This populist move will only cause India’s children more harm
With its ordinance, the government hopes to silence the protests that followed the Kathua and Unnao cases.
Flavia Agnes
The Reel
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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Supreme Court insists deputy registrar didn't resign over Yakub hanging – though he called it the 'final nail'
Court releases Anup Surendranath's letter saying he wanted to return to his research.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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A serial rapist and errant policemen: What a poor family went through when a child went missing
Delhi Police claims to have arrested a man responsible for the rape and murder of more than a dozen children. But behind the sensational arrest lies a trail of botched-up investigation.
Shreya Ila Anasuya
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Clamour to hang Shafqat Hussain reflects vengeful mood in Pakistan after Peshawar attacks
The dirt-poor youngster may have been a juvenile at the time of his alleged crime.
Beena Sarwar
The Field
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India tour of Bangladesh: Radha Yadav, D Hemalatha propel visitors to win in rain-marred second T20I
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson included in Rohit Sharma-led India squad
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: India lose to China in group stage-decider; progress to quarter-final
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