Legal Debate
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Should the judiciary be involved in decisions to deploy security forces?
In addition to the complexities of federalism and separation of powers, there is the question of ensuring the continued legitimacy of the judiciary.
Prashant Reddy T
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Will the Supreme Court be able to legalise same-sex marriage in India?
A creative and liberal interpretation of marriage laws may yield a decision in favour of the LGBTQ+ community.
Saptarshi Mandal
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Explained: Why some North Eastern states are opposing the Uniform Civil Code
Protection of customary laws of tribal groups in the North East is guaranteed by the Constitution.
Nachiket Deuskar
Trending
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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How does the Aadhaar grievance redressal system function – and why is UIDAI being opaque about it?
Can a statutory authority granted powers by Parliament delegate its responsibility to a private company?
Prashant Reddy T
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‘Love jihad’: UP’s law has many defects, cannot be sustained, says ex-SC judge Madan Lokur
He also said that the courts have undermined the idea of social justice in the last few years.
Scroll Staff
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Should Kendriya Vidyalaya students say Hindu prayers?: SC has chance to revisit previous assumptions
In 2002, the court observed that values without faith were meaningless.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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‘Hope constitutional morality dies with birth’: Attorney general criticises Supreme Court
KK Venugopal said it was incorrect to assume that the citizens would be unable to choose between rights and wrongs by themselves.
Scroll Staff
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India doesn’t need a new law to curb lynchings, enforcing existing laws is enough, say legal experts
The Supreme Court last week asked Parliament to consider enacting a separate law to deal with mob violence.
Vijayta Lalwani
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Karnataka governor invites Yeddyurappa: Here’s why the Supreme Court needs to step in
Given the numbers that the BJP currently has, to conclude that Yeddyurappa would form a stable government is plainly unethical and irrational.
Sruthisagar Yamunan
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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SC’s Constitution bench to examine if jallikattu is a cultural right
It will see if states can claim protection under Article 29 (1).
Scroll Staff
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With triple talaq order, Supreme Court revives ‘arbitrariness’ as grounds to challenge unequal laws
In June, however, the court had in the Aadhaar-PAN case rejected the argument that linking the two numbers was an arbitrary law.
Gautam Bhatia
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The law comes before freedom of expression, says the lawyer who represents most publishers in India
An interview with Dahlia Sen Oberoi who has been fighting cases for the publishing industry for 17 years.
Kanishka Gupta
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing