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Justice Surinder Singh Nijjar: A star of the bar and bench

The former judge of the Supreme Court, who passed away on March 26, 2021, will be remembered for his politeness and persuasive delivery at the Bar and compassion and fairness on the Bench.

Hate crimes against Asian Americans see a new high in the US

Both Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden travelled to Atlanta to express empathy for the victims of a racist attack and in support of the nation’s Asian and Pacific Islanders community now increasingly the target of hate crimes.

Higher FDI cap in insurance: A Booster Shot

The government’s decision to raise the limit of foreign investment in Indian insurance companies from 49 percent to 74 percent is a timely boost. Can it be a game changer in an industry weakened by the pandemic?

The Covid vaccine pecking order

In a surprising development, the Court has asked the centre to consider the request of lawyers for priority in vaccination. How fair is it to give the vaccine based on the nature of trade?

Crossing out cheque bounce cases

The Court has constituted a panel to speed up disposal of cheque bounce cases. It said the centre would allocate space for its functioning and give allowances. The panel has to submit its report within three months.

New Vehicle Scrapping Policy: End of the Road

In a move to boost the automobile sector, which has been reeling under the impact of Covid-19, and to reduce pollution, the centre has come up with a policy to scrap old vehicles and reuse them.

Political prisoners: Myanmar, India the list gets longer

As an increasing number of political prisoners and activists are being put to jail, it seems like history repeating itself. Political persecution is a real threat to democracy and needs to be curtailed.

Rape and the law: Many implications

In September 2020, the brutal rape and murder of a young woman in Hathras shocked the nation. Some 27 years earlier, another similar rape occurred. Both are mirror images in terms of the crime and legal implications.

The law’s safe house for inter-caste, inter-faith couples

In a move to provide shelter to couples who apprehend a threat after marrying against the wishes of their parents, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has said that they be provided a safe house.

All Charged Up

The Delhi High Court has stayed a state government order which denied Rs 1.5 lakh subsidy to the customer on the Tata vehicle.

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