Oxford University’s South Asian Studies Programme’s comments on Venkat Dhulipala

First posted September 12, 2018 I will open this comment with an anecdote. Some months ago, whilst exercising in the gym I visit, the senior trainer was talking politics with someone. He is a friendly individual and I normally do not converse whilst exercising. He happens to be an admirer of Narendra Modi. On this… Read More Oxford University’s South Asian Studies Programme’s comments on Venkat Dhulipala

Five Questions on the Shameful Proceedings Against Natasha Narwal, Devangana Kalita, Asif Iqbal. By Madan B. Lokur, former judge of the Supreme Court

Appalling. That’s the only way to describe the manner in which the proceedings against Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal and Asif Iqbal Tanha have been conducted and are being conducted by the police and prosecution till now. In the process, the underbelly of our criminal justice system stands exposed in some respects, and it’s a pretty… Read More Five Questions on the Shameful Proceedings Against Natasha Narwal, Devangana Kalita, Asif Iqbal. By Madan B. Lokur, former judge of the Supreme Court

Govt wants to cage women who speak against it, say Narwal & Kalita as they and Asif Tanha walk free / Delhi HC criticises 'wanton, frivolous use of UAPA by the State' / P.B. Mehta: Has the blackbox of UAPA finally been opened?

NB: It is good news for India that some of our judges are re-establishing minimal standards of justice and fair-play; as also rejecting the dishonest application of law to crush democratic protest. Meanwhile one of those released had to suffer the agony of the death of her father and only remaining parent, without even being… Read More Govt wants to cage women who speak against it, say Narwal & Kalita as they and Asif Tanha walk free / Delhi HC criticises 'wanton, frivolous use of UAPA by the State' / P.B. Mehta: Has the blackbox of UAPA finally been opened?

WANTED: Immediate Justice in the Bhima-Koregaon Conspiracy. By Cedric Prakash

It was the virtual ‘midnight knock’! The irony was that the knock took place in broad daylight, and expectedly in a blatantly unjust, uncivilised and unconstitutional manner. On 6 June 2018, Sudhir Dhawale, Surendra Gadling, Mahesh Raut, Shoma Sen and Rona Wilson were arrested from their residences in various parts of the country. The arrests… Read More WANTED: Immediate Justice in the Bhima-Koregaon Conspiracy. By Cedric Prakash

Delhi riots: HC grants bail to Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal, Asif Iqbal Tanha in UAPA case

The Delhi High Court Tuesday granted bail to student activists Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal and Asif Iqbal Tanha in the main northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case filed under stringent provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. A bench of Justices Siddharth Mirdul and A J Bhambhani pronounced the order, directing that a copy of it be… Read More Delhi riots: HC grants bail to Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal, Asif Iqbal Tanha in UAPA case

Vrinda Grover: How Tejpal judgement ends up slandering the rape survivor / Tejpal case: Trial court verdict like ‘manual for rape victims’, says HC

The 527-page document is so cluttered with references to the past sexual history of the prosecutrix that it effectively invisibilises the accused    On May 21, 2021, the court of additional sessions judge Kshama M Joshi, Mapusa, pronounced her judgement acquitting former Tehelka editor, Tarun Tejpal, of all charges of sexual  harassment, molestation, rape etc… Read More Vrinda Grover: How Tejpal judgement ends up slandering the rape survivor / Tejpal case: Trial court verdict like ‘manual for rape victims’, says HC

Father Stan Swamy tests positive for coronavirus after being moved to private hospital

NB: What remains to be said about Indian justice? When an 84 year old Jesuit father with Parkinson’s disease and loss of hearing is repeatedly denied even a medical bail hearing, kept in jail without trial during a deadly pandemic, and is now found infected with Covid, what may we think? All he ever did… Read More Father Stan Swamy tests positive for coronavirus after being moved to private hospital

Father Stan Swamy: I’d rather suffer, possibly die if things go on as it is

NB: The cruelty of this regime is staggering in its implications. Not only does it seek to punish and intimidate its critics by manipulating the justice system for blatantly partisan ends; it also seeks to create and use an atmosphere of fear to intimidate the judiciary. How else may we understand the manner in which… Read More Father Stan Swamy: I’d rather suffer, possibly die if things go on as it is