Jail Without Bail
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Umar Khalid amplified false narrative on social media, Delhi Police tells trial court
The activist shared links from news outlets with prominent persons, requesting them to ‘amplify’ the content to ‘expose the Delhi Police’, the police alleged.
Scroll Staff
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Need to thoroughly evaluate why district judges are not following ‘bail is rule’ principle, says CJI
The culture of adjournments and pendency of cases has been normalised, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said.
Scroll Staff
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‘Jail is rule’: Why did a recent Supreme Court order break the liberal trend in UAPA bail cases?
On February 7, the court took an extremely restrictive view of bail in UAPA cases. What does this mean for UAPA undertrials?
Vineet Bhalla
Trending
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Uttarakhand restricts sale of land for agriculture as locals protest tourism infrastructure boom
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As protests against Gaza genocide rock US campuses, officials are falling into trap set by the Right
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Instant ‘gate-cane’ weddings in parched Marathwada supply desperate labour to sugar industry
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Why the dismissal of Sharjeel Imam’s bail application is legally tenuous
A court rejected Imam’s bail plea on the ground that his speech was seditious not as per the law but as per the ‘normal dictionary meaning’.
Vineet Bhalla
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Umar Khalid withdraws bail plea from Supreme Court in Delhi riots case
The activist’s application had been adjourned by the top court 14 times since October 2022.
Scroll Staff
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Why is the Bombay High Court staying its own bail orders?
In cases involving Central agencies, courts seem to be especially cautious.
Umang Poddar
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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Why are India’s lower courts so reluctant to grant undertrials bail?
Trial court judges can face backlash for being liberal while giving bail, including complaints, career setbacks and adverse remarks from the higher judiciary.
Umang Poddar
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Morbi disaster tweets: Why TMC spokesperson’s rearrest after bail may be illegal
Saket Gokhale was arrested for a second time on Thursday, a few hours after being granted bail.
Umang Poddar
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India’s judiciary wants a new bail law – but wouldn’t implementing existing rules do the job anyway?
Experts believe that holding the executive and judiciary accountable for illegal arrests will go a long way in ensuring compliance with the law.
Umang Poddar
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