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Four decade-long misogyny of a law academic? Tahir Mahmood’s defence of Manusmriti echoes in his criticism of the 1985 Shah Bano verdict
The author argues that the positions of the legal scholar, Prof. Tahir Mahmood over forty years --defending the Manusmriti in 2026 and his opposition to maintenance for Muslim women at the time of the Shah Bano verdict in 1985 –reveal a cohesive, conservative worldview that normalises gender hierarchy under the guise of legal protectionism.
13 BHU students arrested and interrogated by ATS over allegation of burning Manusmriti
All 13 students, including three females from the Bhagat Singh Students Morcha (BSM), were sent to 14-day judicial custody by a Varanasi court following an FIR alleging their involvement in burning the Manusmriti during the Manusmriti Dahan Divas. The students were also interrogated by the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). The student organisation dismissed the allegations, accusing the authorities of suppressing any civil organization that challenges the RSS-led government’s fascist agenda
75 Years Down the Line, Whither Indian Constitution?
While the freedom movement saw India as a plural nation with rich diversities, those who stood aloof (RSS) from the struggle, saw the civilisation as a Hindu one.
Manusmriti fellowship? Join Benaras Hindu University (BHU)!
The casteist and sectarian text, Manusmriti is controversial for its endorsement of caste system and women's subjugation; Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar had burnt the text in protest at the Mahad convention on December 25, 1927.
What Should Guide Us, Indian Constitution or Manu Smriti?
From judge to Prime Minister, India’s politicians, judiciary and society must understand, Manu-Smriti’s notions of women and the Constitution’s gender equality are not the same.
Savarkar wanted Manu Smruti as Constitution for Hindus
Is it any wonder that the Sangh parivaw wants...
Understand the Linkages between Manu, Nietzsche, Hitler and Hindutva Worldview
Manu and his 'magnum opus' Manusmriti keeps hogging headlines in the...
Do Not Rest in Peace, Jisha: Shehla Rashid
Dear Jisha, I never knew you, nor did you...