law
Rape under trial
What rape trials demonstrate about the failures of Indian law enforcement and criminal justice.
The Editors | Nov 04, 2020
The Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid imbroglio
Dispute, legal journey and the Supreme Court judgement.
Rakesh Shukla | Nov 25, 2019
Who owns India’s media?
We need more studies on media ownership in Southasia.
Chhetria Patrakar | Jun 06, 2019
Democracy being off-roaded?
Bangladesh government cracks down on peaceful protests.
Shabnam Nadiya | Aug 23, 2018
The case against anti-terrorism laws
How Sri Lanka’s counterterrorism bill undermines fair application of the law.
The Editors | Jul 23, 2018
Maruti strikes
Jailed Maruti Suzuki workers continue to fight for bail.
Anumeha Yadav | Mar 27, 2015
Criminal intent
Irom Sharmila continues to be persecuted under India’s draconian ‘suicide’ law.
Mukesh Rawat | Mar 06, 2015
Judging the judiciary
India’s Supreme Court in the age of neoliberalism.
Rakesh Shukla | Jan 21, 2015
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