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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Lok Sabha elections: Fifth phase records estimated voter turnout of 60.48%
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International Booker Prize 2024: Quick reviews of the six shortlisted novels
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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The test of time: A jail mulaqat with Umar Khalid
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Harmanpreet Singh – the calm leader and ruthless drag-flicker for team India
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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: Shyam Rangeela mimics famous politicians reacting to his nomination being rejected
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers
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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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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Is Anirban Bhattacharya Bengali cinema’s white knight?
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Start the week with a film: Why Farah Khan’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ endures
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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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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IPL 2024: Mitchell Starc steps up as Kolkata Knight Riders defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad to enter final
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Football: Germany’s Toni Kroos to retire from the sport after Euros
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Archery, World Cup Yecheon: Jyothi Surekha Vennam qualifies fourth in women’s individual compound
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Wrestling, Olympics 2024: Vinesh Phogat, Antim Panghal to go to Paris after WFI calls off trials
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Boxing: India loses an Asian Games medal after Parveen Hooda’s doping suspension