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Sedition: Abolish the colonial-era law

By Lokendra Malik Criticism is a must for a healthy democracy and no democracy can grow without critical thinking and approach. The government receives valuable feedback from critical assessments ...

Bail not Jail

The order which led to the release of the activist on bail is not a precedent, warned the apex court while hearing the appeal. But it shall set the stage for a lively debate to define the limits of protest in UAPA cases, investigated by the NIA.

The Wheels of Justice Grind Slow, but Exceedingly Fine

The conviction of the “butcher of Srebrenica”, Ratko Mladić, should be hailed as it conveys the message that genocide perpetrators will be held liable and morally responsible for their acts and omissions.

Post ‘Cobra’

Whatever the impact of the strange and laughable dialogues by the actor on the paying audience at the time of the release of the movies, these utterances from a podium from where an election speech was to be made did not sound convincing from a visibly ill and tottering actor.

Bludgeoning scientific temper

Azim Premji said “actions must be based on good science”. But it is astrology, Vedic maths, cow urine therapy and havan impact studies that have entered academia, leading to truth becoming a casualty in the war against Covid-19.

Was the Goa court right in ignoring the rape survivor’s testimony to acquit Tarun Tejpal?

On 21 May, in State vs Tarun Tejpal, Goa additional sessions court judge Kshama M. Joshi upheld only one charge, that of Tarun Tejpal being in a position of control and dominance in relation to his rape accuser when he was editor-in-chief of Tehelka magazine.

Social Media: India’s New Epidemic

And now, in the wake of the damage that BJP’s reputation has suffered at the hands of the social media, the very party which came to power through the deft use of a formidable network of IT “cells” using these same platforms, now wants them rendered ineffective.

Amoral Taxes

In India, the Constitution authorises the government to raise taxes, but also says that each taxation idea must be accompanied by a law, enacted to that end. Taxes are legal but how ethical are they?

Hybrid Hearing: Not a Necessity, But an Opportunity

The breakout of Covid-19 necessitated the formation of digital courts. However, not all lawyers are conversant with its intricacies. The way out is hybrid courts like abroad which will serve the citizens well.

CJI NV Ramana’s tenure: Plugging the gaps

The challenges before the chief justice of India are varied, starting with giving more teeth to the SC Collegium, ensuring more diversity on the apex court benches and taking urgent measures to restore the public trust in the judiciary. But he has the courage and commitment to take these head on.

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