A letter to Lady Justice: Umar Khalid had some faith in your blindfold – is he not worth defending?

An appeal by a friend of the jailed activist.

Anirban Bhattacharya

· Nov 29, 2022 · 09:00 am

‘Every idea is an incitement’: Where is the line between democratic protest and sedition?

Recounting histories of courtcraft and judicial understanding on liberty for dissenters and freedom of expression.

Kalpana Kannabiran

· Oct 30, 2022 · 09:00 am

Umar Khalid’s real crime? Challenging the government as a Muslim

For the justice system today, the call for revolution and threats of violence can mean different things, depending who said it.

Apoorvanand

· Oct 28, 2022 · 09:00 am

Why the idea of JNU is still worth fighting for

Its educational model aimed at harnessing India’s social, economic and regional diversity produced inspired and responsible citizens, writes a former student.

Rohan D’Souza

· Sep 28, 2022 · 09:00 am

Aruna Roy interview: ‘Free speech is the most important right eroded over the past seven years’

The social activist, who was a driving force behind the stir for the RTI Act and MGNREGA, explains what it takes to sustain a truly participatory movement.

Sneha Philip

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Smarinita Shetty

· Jan 31, 2022 · 01:30 pm

‘Let the voices of democracy prevail’: Freed activists say they will fight for jailed colleagues

Out on bail, Devangana Kalita and Natasha Narwal describe their experiences in Tihar jail.

Akanksha Mishra

· Jun 19, 2021 · 09:45 am

Around the world, autocrats like Vladimir Putin are deploying ruthless repression to stay in power

History shows that strong-arm tactics by autocratic leaders trigger a reaction that ultimately topples their regime.

Shelley Inglis, The Conversation

· Apr 09, 2021 · 11:30 pm

Naomi Klein: In Modi government’s clampdown on critics and climate activists, Big Tech is an enabler

Tech giants like Google and Facebook appear to be aiding and abetting a vicious government campaign against activists like Disha Ravi.

Naomi Klein

· Mar 01, 2021 · 06:30 pm

Opinion: A toolkit for democracy to resist state vigilantism

The Delhi Police knows, as did the Duty Magistrate, that Disha Ravi has infringed no law.

Nivedita Menon

· Feb 16, 2021 · 07:30 am

How China’s new national security law further restricts Hong Kong’s autonomy

Hong Kongers can now be penalised for just discussing self-determination.

Brendan Clift, The Conversation

· Jul 06, 2020 · 09:30 pm

In 2018, Bangladesh used brute force to quell student protests. It’s time to address official lapses

The country had seen two widespread movements, demanding job quota reforms and better road safety.

Adam Shapiro

· Jun 13, 2020 · 07:30 am

Beijing is shooting itself in the foot by trying to stamp out Hong Kong protests with violence

China’s multi-pronged control strategy involves the spreading of misinformation, supporting authorities in Hong Kong and threatening to intervene with force.

Adam Ni, The Conversation

· Aug 17, 2019 · 11:30 pm