Matters Of The Law
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Why Justice Datta’s attack on petitioner in VVPAT verdict is worrisome for PILs
He wrote in his judgment that he had serious doubts about the credentials of the Association of Democratic Reforms, linking it with efforts to weaken India.
Vineet Bhalla
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Has the new chief justice changed the SC’s policy of not hearing politically controversial cases?
EWS reservations, CAA and the hijab ban: UU Lalit’s term has seen the Supreme Court begin to hear a flurry of critical cases.
Umang Poddar
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How the Kerala government’s appeal in the Supreme Court may dash the release hopes of UAPA prisoners
The CPM has vocally opposed the draconian law but its party-led regime in the coastal state has frequently tried to subvert protests using the act.
Thushar Nirmal Sarathi
Trending
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Mumbai principal sacked after being targeted by Hindutva website; says she is mulling legal action
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What did Vinayak Damodar Savarkar think about Dalits praying in temples and eating with Brahmins?
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Memoir: A journalist remembers the 1960s and how the Naxal movement was portrayed in books and films
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Neel Mukherjee’s new novel: A publisher at war with his industry embarks on a radical experiment
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Mid-life running works wonders for the knees, hips and spine
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Justice Khanwilkar’s career embodied the Supreme Court’s increasing tendency to side with the state
He was a part of several important cases where he expanded or legally upheld the state’s powers against citizens.
Umang Poddar
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Over 50% of those arrested under UAPA were under 30, Centre tells Parliament
The government said it was not considering any amendments to the anti-terror law, which critics say is being increasingly used to stifle dissent.
Scroll Staff
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As the police reach increasingly for draconian UAPA, are the courts pushing back?
There have been a few instances recently of the courts granting bail to people accused under the anti-terror law.
Umang Poddar
Video
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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UAPA should not be misused for stifling dissent, says Supreme Court judge DY Chandrachud
He added the courts must ensure that they continue to remain the first line of defence against the deprivation of liberty of citizens.
Scroll Staff
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In the TMC versus BJP political war, Calcutta High Court’s image takes a beating
A letter from the West Bengal Bar Council chairman to Chief Justice of India NV Ramana has led to a storm.
Scroll Staff
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If Lakshadweep wants to move to jurisdiction of Karnataka High Court, Parliament has to pass a law
The Centre cannot change this by executive order.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
The Reel
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How the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ heavily influenced Telugu cinema
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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Why Supreme Court order in Delhi riots cases undermines Delhi High Court
Should the apex court have put a High Court order in suspended animation after having decided not to stay it?
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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Granting bail to activists, Delhi HC exposes abuse of UAPA – but flaws inherent in the law remain
Despite the principles set by the Delhi High Court, bail under UAPA will remain discretionary.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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Delhi Police plea to handcuff Umar Khalid, Khalid Saifi shows how SC advice is frequently ignored
The Supreme Court has made it clear that prisoners should be handcuffed only as the last resort, when every other measure has failed.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
The Field
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals stay in playoff hunt with win over Rajasthan Royals in high-scoring clash
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Paris Olympic-bound Preeti among seven gold medallists for India
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Football: Odisha FC to compete in the inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten ton helps Mumbai secure much-needed win over Hyderabad
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India tour of Bangladesh: Visitors register commanding win in rain-affected fourth T20I