Crime And Punishment
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How two families overcame mistrust and fear to fight for justice in Hapur lynching case
After a mob killed a cattle trader in 2018, his brother reluctantly joined hands with a witness to seek justice. Their six-year battle led to a conviction.
Ayush Tiwari
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Nithari murders: Basic norms of evidence collection brazenly violated, says Allahabad High Court
Surender Koli and Maninder Singh Pandher, who were accused in the case, were acquitted by the court on Monday.
Scroll Staff
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Caste violence endures in UP – but escapes Adityanath government’s ‘crackdown’ on crime
This is the fifth part in a series examining the BJP government’s claims of improving law and order in Uttar Pradesh.
Arunabh Saikia
Trending
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Uttarakhand restricts sale of land for agriculture as locals protest tourism infrastructure boom
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Under Adityanath, some crimes enjoy the protection of the Uttar Pradesh police
This is the fourth part in a series that examines the BJP government’s claim that it has improved law and order in Uttar Pradesh.
Arunabh Saikia
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How the Adityanath government created a new category of criminals in Uttar Pradesh
This is the third part in a series examining the BJP government’s claims of improving law and order in India’s most populous state.
Arunabh Saikia
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‘Thok do’: Adityanath government’s ‘zero tolerance’ of crime leaves a trail of victims
This is the second part in a series that investigates the BJP government’s claim of improved law and order in Uttar Pradesh.
Arunabh Saikia
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: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Crime and Punishment: Has the Adityanath government actually improved law and order in UP?
The BJP claims its government has successfully cracked down on crime in Uttar Pradesh. But evidence on the ground is mixed. The first in a five-part series.
Arunabh Saikia
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Meet India’s dental detectives, who are helping solve crimes – one set of teeth at a time
Though still a nascent field in India, forensic odontology is proving to be extremely valuable in criminal and civil cases.
Bhavya Dore
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Death penalty for child rapists: This populist move will only cause India’s children more harm
With its ordinance, the government hopes to silence the protests that followed the Kathua and Unnao cases.
Flavia Agnes
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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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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Supreme Court insists deputy registrar didn't resign over Yakub hanging – though he called it the 'final nail'
Court releases Anup Surendranath's letter saying he wanted to return to his research.
Rohan Venkataramakrishnan
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A serial rapist and errant policemen: What a poor family went through when a child went missing
Delhi Police claims to have arrested a man responsible for the rape and murder of more than a dozen children. But behind the sensational arrest lies a trail of botched-up investigation.
Shreya Ila Anasuya
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Clamour to hang Shafqat Hussain reflects vengeful mood in Pakistan after Peshawar attacks
The dirt-poor youngster may have been a juvenile at the time of his alleged crime.
Beena Sarwar
The Field
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: Indian women’s team beat Singapore to inch closer to quarter-finals
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India tour of Bangladesh: Focus on T20 World Cup preparation after moving on from last year’s drama
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IPL 2024: Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel earn Rajasthan Royals easy win over Lucknow Super Giants
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian men beat Thailand in campaign opener; women beat Canada
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IPL 2024: Jake Fraser-McGurk’s whirlwind knock powers Delhi Capitals to win over Mumbai Indians