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Sruthisagar Yamunan
Sruthisagar Yamunan is a Scroll.in staffer.
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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.
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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?
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UP Police FIR for tweets on Ghaziabad assault shows it is selectively targeting individuals, Wire
The police claims the existence of a conspiracy to promote communal unrest.
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Trending
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‘Not pro-life, just anti-women’: George Carlin’s 1996 set resurfaces as US overturns abortion rights
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Gujarat Police take Mumbai activist Teesta Setalvad into custody for alleged forgery
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Long before chickens were domesticated for food, they were regarded as exotica
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Arrested IAS officer’s son dies of bullet wounds, family alleges foul play
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The British government is offering farmers a lump sum payment to quit agriculture
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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.
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Union vs Centre: Why DMK wants to use the ‘correct’ term for the government of India
While ‘Union government’ is the modern term, the colonial phrase ‘Central government’ is still widely used by Indians.
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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.
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Video
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Watch: All through Pride Month, a museum in Mexico is highlighting queer community’s role in history
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‘She wants to go to ‘Howarts’’: Comedian Shraddha as ‘Mrs Kulkarni’, mother of a class three student
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Eco India, Episode 188: How to tackle waste, which is hidden in plain sight
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‘Plastic is forever’: Actor Pierce Brosnan and his son bring attention to plastic waste management
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Watch: Shah Rukh Khan as an anchor on a 1980s Doordarshan music programme
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Has Jagan Reddy government crossed a new line by charging TV news channels with sedition?
The bitter relationship between the media and political parties in Andhra Pradesh has a long history.
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Stan Swamy case shows why bail on medical grounds remains highly discretionary
The 84-year-old social activist, arrested in the Bhima Koregaon case, is currently in hospital with a Covid-19 infection.
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The Tejpal rape case verdict and the Goa court quest for the ‘ideal’ sexual assault victim
Even minor discrepancies in the complainant’s statements have been portrayed as crucial ones.
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The Reel
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Watch: Ranveer Singh tests his survival skills with Bear Grylls in Serbia
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Did a Marathi film released in May predict the current political crisis in Maharashtra?
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‘Shamshera’ trailer: Ranbir Kapoor plays a rebellious bandit in period drama
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‘The Girl From Plainville’ review: A cautionary tale of the power of suggestion
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‘Forensic’: A fleet thriller with a head-scratching twist
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In idyllic Lakshadweep, Centre’s controversial administrator is sparking tumult
Praful Khoda Patel has drawn intense criticism for his ‘anti-people’ initiatives.
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Does Pinarayi Vijayan’s new cabinet in Kerala mark the overshadowing of the party by the leader?
Many supporters of CPI(M) have expressed anger and disappointment at the exclusion of KK Shailaja from the state cabinet.
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As Jaggi Vasudev and Tamil Nadu minister spar over state control of temples, what’s really at stake?
Are temples run by hereditary trustees from the community better managed than those with government-appointed trustees?
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The Field
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Ranji Trophy final, Day 4: Rajat Patidar’s ton puts MP in command, Mumbai left hoping for a miracle
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Watch: Virat Kohli upper cuts Jasprit Bumrah for six in warm-up match ahead of Test in England
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Second T20I: Harmanpreet Kaur shines as visitors defeat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets to clinch series 2-0
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Hockey: Dodge them like Navneet Kaur
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Watch: Archery World Cup – Jyothi wins compound individual silver, mixed team gold with Abhishek