Police Insensitivity
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How the Delhi High Court made ‘virginity tests’ on women accused of crimes unconstitutional
The court held that such tests are archaic and irrational.
Umang Poddar
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Kerala High Court directs police not to use derogatory words to address citizens
The court was hearing a petition accusing a police sub-inspector of verbally abusing a minor girl.
Scroll Staff
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‘Do not hesitate to shoot at criminals carrying firearms,’ says senior Jharkhand police officer
Director General of Police MV Rao said he has asked police personnel to shoot when needed, without fear of litigations.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Maharashtra ruling alliance accused of insulting state by placing Shivaji-style headgear on PM Modi
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Constitution, cows, rations: Why Dalits in UP want to vote out the BJP
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This personal narrative explores the joy and irony of small-town life in India
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Football: Sunil Chhetri’s legacy goes beyond the playing field
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Spain denies permission to Israel-bound ship carrying explosives from India to dock at its port
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Uttar Pradesh: Two teens die in Saharanpur after policemen allegedly refuse help
A video showed the boys lying motionless on the road as the three officers, who were later suspended, worried about staining the seats of their car.
Scroll Staff
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Manipuri man’s death in Noida leads to questions about how police handle unidentified bodies
The UP Police cremated Pravish Chanam on September 13 even as his family filed a missing person report and handed out fliers.
Abhishek Dey
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Kerala hartal called by Opposition after police allegedly manhandle protesting mother
Student Jishnu Pranoy died in mysterious circumstances in January. His family wanted to draw attention to the lack of progress in the case.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the Cannes red carpet with an injured arm
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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Watch: Mumbai policemen harass a group of men – for being at the Gateway of India late at night
The men fought back by shooting and sharing the video.
Scroll Staff
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Used wrong, any non-lethal weapon could prove to be fatal in Kashmir
Just look at the record set by other countries and the Valley's own past.
Ipsita Chakravarty