Decolonising Justice(?): India’s New Criminal Laws

On December 12, 2023, Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced three new criminal laws, claiming to “decolonise” India’s legal framework. The laws were passed less than 10 days later without much parliamentary debate. On July 1, 2024, The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) replaced the Indian…

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Parliament 2024: Rahul Gandhi vs Narendra Modi

This Monsoon Session of the 18th Lok Sabha has seen thunderous debates and exchanges raining down, particularly during the discussion on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s Address. The session has been marked by a significant confrontation between Rahul Gandhi, the newly appointed Leader of Opposition, and the third time Prime Minister Narendra Modi….

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Pride Month in India

Pride Month is a vibrant, colorful, and significant month-long event dedicated to honoring the struggles, achievements, and culture of the LGBTQIA+ community, promoting inclusivity, and advocating for equal rights. From superficial month-long logo changes to sincere on-ground efforts, the origins of Pride Month trace back to the Stonewall Riots of 1969 in New York City,…

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I.P.G. Emergency!

Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi, christened by Henry Kissinger as “The Iron Lady of India”, is a controversial figure. Like her, the Emergency in India, declared by her on June 25, 1975, and lasting until March 21, 1977, represents one of the most controversial and pivotal periods in the nation’s post-independence history. Officially proclaimed by President Fakhruddin…

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Taste and Caste: Food Discrimination in India

Eating together with someone is an intimate task. Food can bring people together…and food can also be used to push them away. Discrimination based on food intersects with various social, cultural, and economic dimensions. In India, food choices are deeply intertwined with caste, religion, and class, often leading to discriminatory practices. For instance, vegetarianism is…

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‘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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Buddhism in Contemporary India

On December 25, 1927, more than 3 lakh people converted to Buddhism in Raigad as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, set alight the Manusmriti, a casteist legal code. Ambedkar believed Buddhism to be the only liberation for the oppressed classes. Buddhism, founded by Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, originated in India around the 5th century BCE. The Buddha’s…

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