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Why Maharashtra’s bill to tackle ‘urban Naxalism’ has the potential to usher in a police state
The Telegraph· 13 hours agoWhether Maharashtra will turn into a police state or not will depend on whether the BJP-led Mahayuti...
Imran Khan’s political party to be banned: What Pakistan’s laws say on the charges
Indian Express· 3 days agoArticle 6(1) of the Constitution of Pakistan states, “Any person who abrogates or subverts or...
Who will school the parents?
Mid Day· 4 days agoAt what point does parental leniency convert into complicit and enabling behaviour that can threaten to rub off on their children? Recent revelations...
Why ambiguity in defining terrorism can open door to potential misuse of new criminal law
The New Indian Express· 4 days agoMarking a significant shift in the criminal justice system, the Bhartiya Nyay Samhita (BNS), Section...
Jail term for 'sympathisers', power to seize property — what Maharashtra’s Public Security Bill says
Theprint· 5 days agoAn organisation can be declared “unlawful” by the state and this decision can be reviewed by an...
P Chidambaram writes: Who will answer the questions?
Indian Express· 6 days agoAfter a debate that the Opposition boycotted in both Houses of Parliament (for good reasons), three Bills to replace (and re-enact) the Indian Penal...
Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill repressive, allows misuse: Civil society
The Hindu· 6 days agoAt least seven sections of the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024 are either vague or...
Editorial: Introduction Of Draconian Bill Is Worrying
Free Press Journal· 7 days agoThe Bill proposes jail term even if an individual on the radar is not a member of an unlawful...