‘The Ministry of U…APA’: Prosecution of Arundhati Roy

Arundhati Roy’s second novel, ‘The Ministry of Utmost Happiness’ weaves together, among other major events of contemporary India, the Kashmir insurgency. Recently, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena sanctioned the prosecution of Roy and former Central University of Kashmir professor Sheikh Showkat Hussain under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for allegedly making provocative speeches advocating…

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Questioning Impartiality: Political Affiliations of the Judiciary

Legislature, executive, and judiciary are the three organs of government- 8th class civics. The judiciary, as a cornerstone of democracy, is expected to function independently, free from political influence. However, the reality often presents a more complex picture. Judges, both in the Supreme Court and High Courts, have occasionally been embroiled in political controversies that…

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Neutrality of Election Commission of India

The Election Commission of India (ECI) plays a pivotal role in administering elections in the world’s largest democracy, ensuring free and fair polling and maintaining the sanctity of the electoral process. Its responsibilities include the preparation of electoral rolls, monitoring election campaigns, ensuring code of conduct compliance, and overseeing the counting of votes and declaration…

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Farmer’s Protests in India

The topic of farmers’ protests in India, particularly those demanding guaranteed minimum support prices (MSP) for crops, has garnered significant attention and sparked widespread discussion. These protests are not isolated incidents but part of a broader narrative of agricultural distress in India, where small and marginal farmers make up a significant portion of the agricultural…

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Article 377: LGBT Rights in India

The topic under discussion centers on the legal and societal journey towards LGBTQ rights in India, with a particular focus on the legal battles surrounding Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code. This colonial-era law, introduced by the British in 1861, criminalized ‘carnal intercourse against the order of nature’ and became a tool for harassment…

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Article 370 Abrogation Jammu and Kashmir

The abrogation of Article 370 by the Indian government in August 2019, which revoked the special status granted to the region of Jammu and Kashmir, has been a subject of significant legal, political, and social debate. This action led to the bifurcation of the state into two Union Territories: Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh. The…

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CAA and NRC

The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) have ignited significant debate across India, laying bare the ideological rifts between the political right and left. The CAA, enacted in December 2019, amends the Indian Citizenship Act of 1955 to grant a faster pathway to Indian citizenship for Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain,…

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Pornography Ban in India

The topic of pornography and its regulation in India has sparked considerable debate and legislative action in recent years. From public interest litigations aiming to ban pornography to protect societal morals and prevent sexual crimes, to the lifting of such bans due to public outcry and concerns over freedom of expression, the issue encompasses a…

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