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OYO and the Struggle for Fundamental Rights: Couples denied privacy, denied freedom

This structural analysis of the horizontal application of fundamental rights in India clearly establishes that the OYO hospitality chain’s decision to deny –if needed—hotel accommodation to unmarried couples in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh violates basic and established principles 

Why Muslim Nations Should Abandon Blasphemy Laws

The Quran, the primary source of Islamic teachings, does not support the harsh and punitive blasphemy laws enacted in many Muslim nations

Zakia Jaffri, with her compassion and resilience inspired millions

She inspired millions and if there is some consolation today, 22 years after the massacre, it lies in the fact that a complicit media has had no choice but to reflect this in the coverage of her demise.

The History and Politics of the “One Nation, One Election” Idea (Part 2)

This is an edited transcript of Former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi’s speech on the “One Nation One Election” proposal. The speech was made...

Supreme Court seeks forensic report on audio recordings alleging Manipur CM’s role in ethnic violence

SC to review forensic report on leaked audio tapes purportedly featuring Manipur CM admitting to arming Meitei group; orders sealed submission of CFSL report before next hearing on March 24

BNSS empowers law enforcement and judiciary with sweeping authority over property: a mightier state, a meeker citizen

The newly introduced BNSS has dangerous and regressive provisions on attachment of property with powers that are sweeping for the police and lower judiciary

Ayodhya’s shocking crime: Dalit woman found dead, allegations of sexual violence, police accused of delay

Family slams police inaction, political leaders demand swift justice as investigation deepens into horrific crime; till now, 3 have been arrested in the case

Strengthening safeguards against arbitrary arrests, Supreme Court bars WhatsApp & Email notices under Section 41A CrPC/Section 35 BNSS

The Supreme Court, on January 21, 2025, reiterated that the Police does not have the authority to serve notice upon accused persons via WhatsApp, email, SMS, or any other electronic mode. This recent order of the Supreme Court was passed on a plea related to the case of Satender Kumar Antil vs CBI. The Court held that notices must strictly only be served as per the prescribed procedure laid down under the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973 or the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.

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