Courting Controversy
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Why did Narendra Modi share a letter by 600 lawyers about alleged pressure on the Supreme Court?
The letter triggered a war of words between the BJP and the Congress over judicial independence.
Vineet Bhalla
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Why a Calcutta High Court judge joining BJP has raised questions about judicial independence
Gangopadhyay’s tenure in the High Court was characterised by orders against the state government and even public statements against the Trinamool Congress.
Vineet Bhalla
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Poonam Pandey’s antics may have spread awareness but are a disservice to cancer patients
Aside from her creating misinformation that cervical cancer causes instant death, causing others to doubt someone’s affliction is the real damage.
Nipun Malhotra
Trending
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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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Carnatic music: Violinist L Subramaniam’s new book looks at the 18th-century masters
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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Is the 2024 Lok Sabha election India’s last chance before the point of no return?
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Judge vs Judge: How the Calcutta High Court got caught up in the state’s politics
Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay in an order made serious accusations of misconduct against Justice Soumen Sen, accusing him of supporting the Trinamool.
Vineet Bhalla
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How Calcutta High Court has become a Trinamool versus BJP political battleground
For some time now, lawyers backed by the Trinamool have alleged that some judges are biased towards the BJP.
Umang Poddar
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Arnab Goswami case: Is ‘non-payment of dues’ legitimate grounds to claim abetment to suicide?
The TV anchor and two others been arrested after an architect named them in his suicide note for allegedly failing to pay him outstandings of Rs 5.40 crores.
Manvi Rathod & Keiya Barot
Video
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Watch: Mount Ruang erupts in Indonesia, spewing columns of ash and lava
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Watch: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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NEET: No contempt proceedings against actor Suriya, rules Madras High Court
The court said the actor’s remarks were ‘unnecessary and unwarranted’.
Scroll Staff
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NEET: Don’t take action against actor Suriya, 6 retired judges urge Madras High Court chief justice
Twenty-five lawyers of the court also spoke in support of of the actor.
Scroll Staff
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SC took only 24 days to deliver Bhushan verdict – even as Kashmir, CAA matters await decisions
Cases awaiting resolution have far-ranging ramifications on statehood, liberty, citizenship and transparency.
Zaid Wahidi, Article-14.com
The Reel
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ review: Adultery saga has a maths problem
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‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ review: Laboured and barely provocative
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‘Civil War’ review: An urgent film about a barely-distant future
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Covid-19: Kent RO withdraws ad against house helps kneading dough, issues apology
The healthcare products company had claimed that their machine should be used to knead dough as ‘her hands may be infected’.
Scroll Staff
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The Indian judiciary has declared war on the RTI Act – and that’s hampering judicial reform
This isn’t expected to improve despite the Supreme Court bringing the office of the Chief Justice under the act earlier this month.
Prashant Reddy & Chitrakshi Jain
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Why Centre’s decision to apply two constitutional provisions to J&K has sparked anger – and anxiety
Kashmir’s politicians say a central law cannot be applied when the state is under Governor’s rule while people fear it’s a step towards repealing Article 35A.
Safwat Zargar
The Field
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Shooting, Indian Olympic trials: Esha Singh, Bhavesh Shekhawat lead in respective 25m pistol events
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Deepak Punia, Sujeet Kalkal fail to make weigh-ins in time
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Chess, Candidates 2024: Gukesh Dommaraju picks up win to become joint-leader with two rounds to go
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Hockey: Salima Tete 2.0 – a speedster who is adding confidence and creativity to her improving game
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar, bowlers help Mumbai Indians seal thriller against Punjab Kings