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PIL in SC Challenging Centre’s Decision to Extend Tenure of ED Director
28 Nov 2020
The Centre has done indirectly what could not have been done directly under the statute, the plea argues.
N V Krishnakumar
Prudent to Use Forensic Evidence, to Decide Cases Justly and Conclusively
18 Nov 2020
In a democratic society like ours, legitimacy has always been considered as the hallmark of the justice system.
The Leaflet
Maharashtra Govt Revokes General Consent Order Issued to CBI
22 Oct 2020
The decision came a day after the CBI acted on an FIR in the TRP ‘scam’ case based on a reference from the Uttar Pradesh Police. The case was handed over to the CBI by the UP government.
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Inquiry Commission Must Probe State Failures in Hathras Case: Indira Jaising
05 Oct 2020
Senior Advocate Indira Jaising talks about the manner in which various institutions of the UP government responded in the aftermath of the horrific gang rape at Hathas.
The Leaflet
Babri Masjid Demolition Case Verdict on Advani, Joshi, Bharti and others on September 30
16 Sep 2020
Surendra Kumar Yadav, the Special Judge, has asked all the accused persons to remain present in the court on the day of the judgment.
Newsclick Team
How the SSR Case Helped 'Godi Media Garner Ratings
11 Sep 2020
You may have possibly never imagined that the media would fall so low. TV news channels of India were already sitting in the lap of power, but they have now descended into hell with the lewd coverage…
Ravi Nair, Paranjoy Guha Thakurta
How Adani Will Become India’s Largest Private Airport Operator
02 Sep 2020
A conducive regulatory regime and political environment has ensured that the corporate conglomerate headed by India’s second-richest man, Gautam Adani, could soon become the country’s biggest private…
Sarvesh Mathur
Huge Frauds in Lending Sector Underscore Need to Encourage Whistleblowers
02 Sep 2020
In 2019-20, frauds increased by 159% to the tune of Rs 1.85 lakh crore. While the investigative agencies—ED, CBI or SFIO—are generally understaffed and overworked, whistleblowers can provide timely…
Prudhviraj Rupavath
Investors Serve Legal Notice Against GVK and Adani’s Airport Deal
29 Aug 2020
The GVK group has been struggling to begin the construction of Navi Mumbai Airport, in spite of winning the bid in February 2017 and also failed to acquire the 13.5% MIAL stake held by Bidvest since…
Vivek Mukherji
Gambler’s Paradise (Part 2): Inadequate Law, Tech Savvy Operations Fuel Illegal Betting, Match Fixing in IPL and Cricket
19 Aug 2020
Archaic laws and a lack of desire to change them has resulted in a situation where a majority of bookies and match fixers cannot be prosecuted has made India the lawless playground for sport betting…