Matters Of The Law
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Why Justice Datta’s attack on petitioner in VVPAT verdict is worrisome for PILs
He wrote in his judgment that he had serious doubts about the credentials of the Association of Democratic Reforms, linking it with efforts to weaken India.
Vineet Bhalla
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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
Trending
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation
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Sugar in Nestlé baby food sold in African countries shows how corporations influence public policy
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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
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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
Video
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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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
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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
The Reel
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Watch: In animated prequel, Baahubali and Bhallaladeva unite to defeat the warlord Raktadeva
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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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
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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
The Field
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IPL 2024: Hyderabad deliver death-bowling masterclass to defeat Rajasthan in last-ball thriller
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar on team selection, KL Rahul’s omission and more
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India tour of Bangladesh: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana guide India to victory in third T20I
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Salima Tete to lead Indian women’s team for European leg
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian women lose to Japan, men to China in quarter-finals