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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In Bangladesh, climate disasters are forcing girls into underage marriages
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Nobody knew of Mahatma Gandhi before film about him was made, claims PM Narendra Modi
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‘Panchayat’ Season 3 review: We’re back in Phulera but we’re not sure why
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Payal Kapadia’s Cannes Grand Prix shows why free expression is vital for FTII and other institutions
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Table Tennis: How Archana Kamath fought back a mental block to make the Indian team for Paris 2024
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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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Watch: How the crew and passengers were evacuated from a plane after bomb scare in Delhi
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Video: How should India tackle its unemployment crisis?
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Watch: ‘The Garfield Movie’ screened specially for cats and their owners in Dubai cinema hall
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Cyclone Remal: Scenes of damage as heavy rain and storms batter parts of Bangladesh and West Bengal
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Watch: When the ‘All We Imagine As Light’ team danced on the red carpet before the Cannes screening
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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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‘36 Days’ trailer: Neha Sharma leads series about a mysterious tenant, secrets and murder
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Memoir: Hollywood producer Priyanka Mattoo traces her journey from Kashmir to Los Angeles
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‘Panchayat’ Season 3 review: We’re back in Phulera but we’re not sure why
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Io Capitano’, a gripping tale of flight and fight
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The miraculous resurrection of Nirad Mohapatra’s Odia classic ‘Maya Miriga’
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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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Boxing, World Olympic Qualifier: Arundhati Choudhary advances to pre quarters; Narender Berwal loses
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Athletics: Thiago Braz, pole vault champion at 2016 Olympic Games, banned for doping
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Tennis, French Open: Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka cruise into second round at Roland Garros
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Table Tennis: How Archana Kamath fought back a mental block to make the Indian team for Paris 2024
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Badminton, Singapore Open Super 750: Satwik-Chirag, Aakarshi, Priyanshu all exit in opening round