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Abhishek Sudhir
Abhishek Sudhir is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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Why men should stop debating the right of women to take ‘period leave’
The time has come to seriously consider introducing a law that makes it mandatory for employers to grant women menstrual leave.
Abhishek Sudhir
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The triple talaq Bill is hasty, impulsive and cruel – much like the act it seeks to criminalise
If the Bill is passed by Parliament, a Muslim husband will be prosecuted without his wife’s consent.
Abhishek Sudhir
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Why is adultery still a criminal offence in 21st century India?
While re-examining the adultery law, the Supreme Court must go beyond simply ascertaining whether it should be made a gender-neutral offence.
Abhishek Sudhir
Trending
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Journalist Nidhi Razdan says her Harvard University offer was fraudulent, calls it a phishing attack
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Why is India buying an untested vaccine when a cheaper option with better safety data is available?
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Watch: Beyoncé’s daughter Blue Ivy dances with contagious energy
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‘Want to protect the privacy of our child’: Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli send hampers to paparazzi
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Why some Trump supporters believe there’s another American Revolution coming
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Why the Centre should tax agricultural income (but may not be able to)
Even the makers of India’s Constitution had acknowledged that this should be a subject under the Centre, but did not change the rules.
Abhishek Sudhir
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Kulbhushan Jadhav case: Despite ICJ hearings, India’s diplomats will have to fight the real battle
Even if The Hague rules that the Indian man is innocent, it has no mechanism to ensure that Pakistan complies with its order.
Abhishek Sudhir
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French twist: Why Macron faces another electoral challenge even though he’s already become President
Understanding the evolution of the country’s ‘semi-presidential’ system.
Abhishek Sudhir
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Watch: Meet Sanny the dog, who went from chasing cats to nursing them
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Masks missing: Thousands gather in Haridwar for Kumbh Mela 2021, flouting Covid-19 concerns
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‘Very worrying and disturbing’: British MPs debate persecution of minorities in India
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‘Electricity bill is already so high’: Comic Danish Sait reacts to Tesla coming to India
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Watch: S Hussain Zaidi on the influence of Dawood Ibrahim’s police constable father
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What the row over Justice Karnan tells us about the judiciary’s resistance to accountability
Why has a judge who had repeatedly created controversy not been impeached?
Abhishek Sudhir
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Supreme Court has every reason to strike down Aadhaar Act. Will it?
The apex court will likely find a compromise by reading down the law’s more draconian provisions while keeping the biometric database intact.
Abhishek Sudhir
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Legal view: Why Anvita Bajpai’s plagiarism case against Chetan Bhagat is a weak one
A legal expert explains that almost none of the conditions of plagiarism has been met.
Abhishek Sudhir
The Reel
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‘Aapkey Kamrey Mein Koi Rehta Hai’ trailer: Horror comedy stars Swara Bhaskar, Sumeet Vyas
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‘Cherry’ trailer: Tom Holland plays a troubled soldier in coming-of-age movie by the Russo brothers
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‘Tribhanga’ review: A dance between imperfect mothers and difficult daughters
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‘Gullak’ season 2 review: The Mishras are back, but their handlers have changed
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‘Tandav’ review: A Raisina Hill Confidential seething with dynasts and dark deeds
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Nation wants to know: Does Arnab Goswami stand a chance in trademark battle with the Times Group?
All is not lost for Goswami even if the trademark for the catchphrase is granted to his former employers.
Abhishek Sudhir
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Don’t hold your breath, Vijay Mallya isn’t coming back to India anytime soon
His arrest is only the beginning of a long and hard politico-legal battle for extradition.
Abhishek Sudhir
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As Brexit faces a legal hurdle, it's a tense wait for South Asians in the UK
The London High Court's decision to give Parliament the final vote has led to a lot of uncertainty.
Abhishek Sudhir
The Field
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Premier League preview: Manchester United-Liverpool top of the table clash headlines crucial weekend
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Brisbane Test, day two: Natarajan, Washington pick three each on debut, Australia bowled out for 369
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Fantasy Premier League, Double Gameweek 19: Best fixtures, players to buy and captaincy options
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Australia vs India, Brisbane Test, Day 2 live: Rain delays final session after Rohit gifts wicket
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I-League wrap: Dicka on target as Real Kashmir beat Chennai City FC, Imphal derby ends in a draw