Legal Reform
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South Africa’s Marriage Bill recognises all types of intimate partnerships – but raises many issues
The proposed legislation ignores polyandry and does not sufficiently reflect changing social and economic conditions.
Anthony Diala, The Conversation
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Death sentencing needs reform, but is the Supreme Court’s focus off the mark?
The referral order to the Constitution Bench highlights the lack of a uniform sentencing framework and sidesteps specifying the issues that need consideration.g
Gale Andrew & Lakshmi Menon
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With a huge backlog of cases, the Indian judiciary should revisit the listing practices of courts
Every case deserves its day and time in court.
Sandhya PR
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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Millions could be left unemployed unless India prepares a legal framework for closing coal mines
Any unplanned closure of mines will have negative effects on the environment and social stability.
Kundan Pandey
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Former Karnataka HC chief justice who upheld hijab ban appointed as law commission chief
The Centre on Monday constituted the advisory panel on legal reforms after four years.
Scroll Staff
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76% of Indian prisoners are awaiting trial. A separate bail law could be the start of a change
The judiciary and government will also have to do more to curb indiscriminate arrests and ensure the poor and marginalised have access to legal help.
Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Why the Indian government needs to make information about its own legal cases more transparent
The lack of accessible information is a hurdle to those who are attempting to understand the workings of the government through litigation data.
Prashant Reddy T & Chitrakshi Jain
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Prashant Bhushan moves SC for right to appeal in contempt case
The advocate argued that the right to appeal was a fundamental right guaranteed under the Constitution and international laws.
Scroll Staff
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Arundhati Roy: The court can gain respect only through its judgements, not through the contempt law
Full text of the writer’s statement to the Foreign Correspondents’ Club on September 3.
Arundhati Roy
The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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Prashant Bhushan, Arun Shourie, N Ram file plea in Supreme Court challenging contempt law
The petitioners claimed that parts of the Contempt of Courts Act, formulated in 1971, ‘have a chilling effect on the freedom of speech and expression’.
Scroll Staff
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Clearing India’s huge backlog of legal cases isn’t quite so tough – 6,000 new judges could do it
The Law Commission believes the strength of the judiciary should be doubled. But an analysis shows that is a vast over-estimation.
Shailesh Gandhi
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India has no reason to retain its archaic adultery law – but will the Supreme Court strike it down?
Section 497 of the Indian Penal Code merely protects male privilege within marriage, not the sanctity of marriage.
Flavia Agnes
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller