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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‘Saffronisation of Doordarshan’: After DD News unveils new logo, social media users express alarm
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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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How Guwahati became the second-most polluted city in the world
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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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: This fan-made trailer imagines Henry Cavill and Margot Robbie starring in a James Bond film
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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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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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‘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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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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IPL 2024: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock power Lucknow to comfortable win over Chennai
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Wrestling, Asian Olympic Qualifiers: Aman loses in semi-final as Indian men fail to win Paris quotas
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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