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Food for Thought

The Delhi High Court has directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to issue a fresh communication to all authorities concerned that they must make a clear disclosure as to whe...

Spill the Beans

In the dry state of Bihar, those caught drunk now have a chance to escape jail term. Under the state government’s new order, the police will not send those caught drinking alcohol to jail if the offe...

Camera Hearings

A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking the removal of CCTV cameras installed in public-aided schools in Delhi and deletion of the video live streamed which is available to the public.

The Great Barrier Relief

Taking note of the presence of unmanned barricades in the national capital, the Delhi High Court recently asked the Delhi Police to apprise it of the protocol being followed by them in setting up bar...

Haryana Raises Red Flag

The dream of a composite NCR seems to be unravelling with the state wanting a reduction in its share. Instead of NCR reducing the urbanisation burden on Delhi, it has led to ill-effects for the state.

The Turbanators

The Karnataka High Court has reserved its judgment on the batch of pleas challenging the state government’s order allegedly banning the wearing of the hijab by Muslim girls in state colleges and educational institutions. However, the Court’s interim order on the hijab row led to another twist when an Amritdhari (baptised) Sikh girl was asked by her college in Bengaluru to remove her turban.

The Fetter Farce

The Supreme Court has developed a strong definitive jurisprudence over time, limiting the use of handcuffing as a practice. The latest incident related to former JNU student Umar Khalid reveals how it is being ignored by police forces.

A Game of Chance

The Karnataka High Court has struck down amendments to the Police Act which had criminalised wagering, betting or risking money. This has come as a boon for the online gaming industry.

Pressure on the Press

The Press Information Bureau’s new guidelines on accreditation has stirred a hornet’s nest. Media organisations have been quick to brand them as another measure to restrict press freedom.

Emasculated Tribunals

The apex court, while hearing petitions highlighting the issue, has expressed its displeasure multiple times. In its latest show of quizzing, it pulled up the centre once again. Why does the anomaly persist?

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