Jail Without Bail
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Umar Khalid amplified false narrative on social media, Delhi Police tells trial court
The activist shared links from news outlets with prominent persons, requesting them to ‘amplify’ the content to ‘expose the Delhi Police’, the police alleged.
Scroll Staff
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Need to thoroughly evaluate why district judges are not following ‘bail is rule’ principle, says CJI
The culture of adjournments and pendency of cases has been normalised, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said.
Scroll Staff
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‘Jail is rule’: Why did a recent Supreme Court order break the liberal trend in UAPA bail cases?
On February 7, the court took an extremely restrictive view of bail in UAPA cases. What does this mean for UAPA undertrials?
Vineet Bhalla
Trending
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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View from Pakistan: Islamabad must be proactive and normalise trade relations with New Delhi
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Why the dismissal of Sharjeel Imam’s bail application is legally tenuous
A court rejected Imam’s bail plea on the ground that his speech was seditious not as per the law but as per the ‘normal dictionary meaning’.
Vineet Bhalla
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Umar Khalid withdraws bail plea from Supreme Court in Delhi riots case
The activist’s application had been adjourned by the top court 14 times since October 2022.
Scroll Staff
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Why is the Bombay High Court staying its own bail orders?
In cases involving Central agencies, courts seem to be especially cautious.
Umang Poddar
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 are India’s lower courts so reluctant to grant undertrials bail?
Trial court judges can face backlash for being liberal while giving bail, including complaints, career setbacks and adverse remarks from the higher judiciary.
Umang Poddar
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Morbi disaster tweets: Why TMC spokesperson’s rearrest after bail may be illegal
Saket Gokhale was arrested for a second time on Thursday, a few hours after being granted bail.
Umang Poddar
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India’s judiciary wants a new bail law – but wouldn’t implementing existing rules do the job anyway?
Experts believe that holding the executive and judiciary accountable for illegal arrests will go a long way in ensuring compliance with the law.
Umang Poddar
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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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