Matters Of The Law
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Has the new chief justice changed the SC’s policy of not hearing politically controversial cases?
EWS reservations, CAA and the hijab ban: UU Lalit’s term has seen the Supreme Court begin to hear a flurry of critical cases.
Umang Poddar
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How the Kerala government’s appeal in the Supreme Court may dash the release hopes of UAPA prisoners
The CPM has vocally opposed the draconian law but its party-led regime in the coastal state has frequently tried to subvert protests using the act.
Thushar Nirmal Sarathi
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Justice Khanwilkar’s career embodied the Supreme Court’s increasing tendency to side with the state
He was a part of several important cases where he expanded or legally upheld the state’s powers against citizens.
Umang Poddar
Trending
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Why the exodus from Bhutan of young people and qualified workers is a worry for India
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Seven firms that failed drug quality tests gave money to political parties through electoral bonds
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Why did a Union minister say he would apply for Indian citizenship under CAA?
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Electoral bonds: What we know so far, what we will know soon – and what we may never know
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Modi government’s insurance scheme pushes hospitals into debt – threatening patient admissions
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Over 50% of those arrested under UAPA were under 30, Centre tells Parliament
The government said it was not considering any amendments to the anti-terror law, which critics say is being increasingly used to stifle dissent.
Scroll Staff
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As the police reach increasingly for draconian UAPA, are the courts pushing back?
There have been a few instances recently of the courts granting bail to people accused under the anti-terror law.
Umang Poddar
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UAPA should not be misused for stifling dissent, says Supreme Court judge DY Chandrachud
He added the courts must ensure that they continue to remain the first line of defence against the deprivation of liberty of citizens.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Actor Vijay’s car is damaged after thousands of fans throng to meet him in Trivandrum
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‘Time to forget about it’: Miriam Margolyes, who acted in ‘Harry Potter’ films, tells adult fans
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Watch: Protestors lie on the ground together along the seashore in Spain to represent Gaza victims
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Watch: From Sonu Nigam to Shilpa Rao, prominent singers sing ‘Yaaron Dosti’ in a tribute to KK
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Watch: Pilot makes a special announcement with baby daughter to celebrate her first flight with him
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In the TMC versus BJP political war, Calcutta High Court’s image takes a beating
A letter from the West Bengal Bar Council chairman to Chief Justice of India NV Ramana has led to a storm.
Scroll Staff
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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.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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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?
Sruthisagar Yamunan
The Reel
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‘Adrishyam’ trailer: Eijaz Khan and Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya play undercover agents
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Prithviraj Sukumaran on what makes ‘The Goat Life’ special: ‘A deeply meditative character study’
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Start the week with a film: A riveting game of mind control in ‘The Manchurian Candidate’
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‘Crew’ trailer: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon play stewardesses involved in smuggling
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‘I wanted to land this film correctly’: Why actor Kunal Kemmu chose to direct ‘Madgaon Express’
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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.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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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.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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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.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
The Field
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Archery: Deepika Kumari tops national selection trials for World Cup Stage 1 and 2
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Commonwealth Games: Malaysia to consider hosting a downsized edition in 2026; Singapore also in fray
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WPL 2024: From captain Meg Lanning to rising star Shreyanka Patil – The Field’s team of the season
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Wrestling: IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee; elected body to take charge of national federation
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 27-member Indian squad for Australia tour