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I Kid You Not: Population control, not politics

Three candidates from the municipal corporations of Vadodara and Rajkot were disqualified on February 8 under the two-child policy in Gujarat for electoral candidates.

Domino effect: Farmers’ protest has led to many cases, lawsuits

After the clash between farmers and the police on R-Day, a slew of lawsuits was filed. Courts have now ordered the Delhi police to upload all relevant FIRs from Nangloi police station on its website.

A Stake Through Online Bets

The Tamil Nadu Assembly follows up its earlier ordinance by introducing a bill to ban online betting.

Myanmar coup: Military back in business

Aung San Suu Kyi’s huge win in the November polls in Myanmar probably triggered the coup because the armed forces feared losing their influence over the election of the president and second vice-president.

Farmers’ protest: Young lawyers from Punjab and Haryana HC pitch in with legal muscle

Groups of young lawyers from the Punjab and Haryana High Court have set up camps at the three protest sites to help the agitating farmers legally and find those who disappeared after the Republic Day fracas.

Allahabad High Court pulls up Uttar Pradesh govt over illegal detention

The Allahabad High Court summoned the UP home secretary over an illegal detention as the police feared a breach of peace. The government said guidelines would be laid to see that this is not repeated.

RTI Act’s vested interest scanner

Even as courts pass orders saying that disclosure of interest is needed when an applicant seeks personal information under the Act, experts are concerned that such orders defeat its very objective.

Justice Pushpa Ganediwala: Handle with kid gloves

After an uproar over two controversial judgments regarding sexual assault on children, the Court’s collegium halted the promotion of a woman judge who presided over the cases.

Kunal Kamra’s affidavit: Tongue not in cheek

The comedian’s affidavit in response to pleas which seek contempt of court proceedings against him for various tweets are well-said and an eye-opener regarding judges and the dispensation of justice.

Keep Gender, Religion Out: Uniform Law on Adoption, Divorce

Two petitions have sought gender and religion-neutral laws in adoption and guardianship and for divorce and alimony in tune with the spirit of the Constitution after considering international laws as well.

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