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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Lok Sabha elections: Fifth phase records estimated voter turnout of 60.48%
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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For Ruskin Bond, a busy railway station has often been the best place to find – and write – a story
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Harmanpreet Singh – the calm leader and ruthless drag-flicker for team India
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Will Indian schools ever be ready to give students sex education?
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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
Video
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Watch: Shyam Rangeela mimics famous politicians reacting to his nomination being rejected
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers
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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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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Is Anirban Bhattacharya Bengali cinema’s white knight?
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Start the week with a film: Why Farah Khan’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ endures
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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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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Football: Germany’s Toni Kroos to retire from the sport after Euros
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Archery, World Cup Yecheon: Jyothi Surekha Vennam qualifies fourth in women’s individual compound
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Wrestling, Olympics 2024: Vinesh Phogat, Antim Panghal to go to Paris after WFI calls off trials
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Boxing: India loses an Asian Games medal after Parveen Hooda’s doping suspension
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: With new coach, captain at helm, Indian women’s team look towards new era