South Asia

The ‘Harijans’ of Bangladesh: Victims of constitutional neglect and social isolation

From the use of the word ‘Harijan’ alone, to the absence of acknowledgement of structural discrimination within Bangladesh (and Pakistan) the Dalit movement has a long way to go in both Islamic countries

‘Rohingya crisis an acid test for international community’

'A global problem requires a global solution'President M Abdul...

In the age of fake news

In this day and age, the truth is relativeYou...

“Genocide cards”: Rohingya refugees on why they risked their lives to refuse ID cards

Wary of the past, Rohingya have frustrated the UN’s...

View from Bangladesh: Respect is a two-way street

Of grenades, firebombs, and political legitimacy This is not how...

Imran thanks Modi, and eyes joint Nobel Peace Prize

“India led by you would never think of undoing...

Is Rajnath Singh celebrating Dussehra or war-mongering?

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh plans to do shastra...

‘We won’t go’: Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

The Rohingya are not willing to move to an...

Climate Change Will Worsen Disparities, Increase Conflict, Support For Naxals: New Report

Bengaluru: As the effects of climate change on livelihoods become...

Did the SC Slip in Deporting Seven Rohingya Refugees Back to Myanmar?

In the past, on the question of application of...

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In a crucial case involving the summary suspension of the Bihar Legislative Council (BLC) of an RJD member (Dr. Sunil Kumar Singh), the Supreme Court, by distinguishing between "proceedings in the legislature" and "legislative decisions", and held that the latter can be subject to judicial scrutiny, especially when they affect fundamental rights. This creative interpretation of Article 212 of the Constitution also meant that the re-election to the ‘suspended post’ notified by the ECI was struck down