Courting Controversy
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Why did Narendra Modi share a letter by 600 lawyers about alleged pressure on the Supreme Court?
The letter triggered a war of words between the BJP and the Congress over judicial independence.
Vineet Bhalla
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Why a Calcutta High Court judge joining BJP has raised questions about judicial independence
Gangopadhyay’s tenure in the High Court was characterised by orders against the state government and even public statements against the Trinamool Congress.
Vineet Bhalla
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Poonam Pandey’s antics may have spread awareness but are a disservice to cancer patients
Aside from her creating misinformation that cervical cancer causes instant death, causing others to doubt someone’s affliction is the real damage.
Nipun Malhotra
Trending
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Indore Congress candidate backed out days after attempt-to-murder charge added to 17-year-old case
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In Mathura, Muslims say they were denied their vote. No complaints in Hindu areas
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Judge vs Judge: How the Calcutta High Court got caught up in the state’s politics
Justice Abhijit Gangopadhyay in an order made serious accusations of misconduct against Justice Soumen Sen, accusing him of supporting the Trinamool.
Vineet Bhalla
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How Calcutta High Court has become a Trinamool versus BJP political battleground
For some time now, lawyers backed by the Trinamool have alleged that some judges are biased towards the BJP.
Umang Poddar
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Arnab Goswami case: Is ‘non-payment of dues’ legitimate grounds to claim abetment to suicide?
The TV anchor and two others been arrested after an architect named them in his suicide note for allegedly failing to pay him outstandings of Rs 5.40 crores.
Manvi Rathod & Keiya Barot
Video
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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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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NEET: No contempt proceedings against actor Suriya, rules Madras High Court
The court said the actor’s remarks were ‘unnecessary and unwarranted’.
Scroll Staff
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NEET: Don’t take action against actor Suriya, 6 retired judges urge Madras High Court chief justice
Twenty-five lawyers of the court also spoke in support of of the actor.
Scroll Staff
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SC took only 24 days to deliver Bhushan verdict – even as Kashmir, CAA matters await decisions
Cases awaiting resolution have far-ranging ramifications on statehood, liberty, citizenship and transparency.
Zaid Wahidi, Article-14.com
The Reel
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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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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Covid-19: Kent RO withdraws ad against house helps kneading dough, issues apology
The healthcare products company had claimed that their machine should be used to knead dough as ‘her hands may be infected’.
Scroll Staff
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The Indian judiciary has declared war on the RTI Act – and that’s hampering judicial reform
This isn’t expected to improve despite the Supreme Court bringing the office of the Chief Justice under the act earlier this month.
Prashant Reddy & Chitrakshi Jain
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Why Centre’s decision to apply two constitutional provisions to J&K has sparked anger – and anxiety
Kashmir’s politicians say a central law cannot be applied when the state is under Governor’s rule while people fear it’s a step towards repealing Article 35A.
Safwat Zargar
The Field
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India tour of Bangladesh: Radha Yadav, D Hemalatha propel visitors to win in rain-marred second T20I
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson included in Rohit Sharma-led India squad
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: India lose to China in group stage-decider; progress to quarter-final
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Diaz and Chhangte on target as Mumbai City beat FC Goa to enter final
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IPL 2024: Varun Chakravarthy, Phil Salt star as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals