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India’s Supreme Court Restores Faith in Rule of Law

India’s Supreme Court Restores Faith in Rule of Law

By Kavita Chowdhury
In a historic verdict, it has quashed the release of the 11 rapists of Bilkis Bano during the 2002 riots in Gujarat.

Why India’s Electoral Bond Scheme Must Go

Why India’s Electoral Bond Scheme Must Go

By Kavita Chowdhury
It was touted as a major electoral reform in poll funding. But the scheme is opaque and shrouded in secrecy.
India’s Supreme Court Refuses to Legalize Same-sex Marriage

India’s Supreme Court Refuses to Legalize Same-sex Marriage

By Krutika Pathi
It is up to Parliament to decide whether it should expand marriage laws to same-sex unions, the apex court said.

India’s Supreme Court Takes Step Toward Gender-sensitive Rulings

India’s Supreme Court Takes Step Toward Gender-sensitive Rulings

By Kavita Chowdhury
It has issued a handbook that lists misogynistic language to be avoided in court rulings and draws attention to the impact of gender stereotypes on verdicts.

India’s Top Court Temporarily Halts Conviction of Rahul Gandhi

India’s Top Court Temporarily Halts Conviction of Rahul Gandhi

By Ashok Sharma
The opposition leader had been convicted of criminal defamation – and ousted from Parliament – for mocking Prime Minister Modi’s surname.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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India’s Top Court Hearing Petitions Challenging Government’s Removal of Kashmir’s Special Status

India’s Top Court Hearing Petitions Challenging Government’s Removal of Kashmir’s Special Status

By Sheikh Saaliq and Aijaz Hussain
While deeply unpopular in Kashmir, the move resonated in much of India, where the Modi government was cheered by supporters.

India’s Coming Battle Over Its Supreme Court

India’s Coming Battle Over Its Supreme Court

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
At the center of the looming showdown between the apex court and parliament is the collegium system of appointing judges.
Same-Sex Marriage Will Cause ‘Complete Havoc,’ Says Indian Government

Same-Sex Marriage Will Cause ‘Complete Havoc,’ Says Indian Government

By Kavita Chowdhury
Gay relationships are legal in India. The government is now opposing the legalization of same-sex unions in the Supreme Court.

Assam Awaits Supreme Court Ruling on Citizenship

Assam Awaits Supreme Court Ruling on Citizenship

By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Local groups had petitioned the apex court for a change in the cut-off year to determine citizenship.

The Future of Reservations in India

The Future of Reservations in India

By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Reservation of jobs and seats in educational institutions, which were based hitherto on caste identity, will now include economic criteria as well.

India’s Supreme Court Gives Equal Abortion Access to All Women

India’s Supreme Court Gives Equal Abortion Access to All Women

By Bhumika Saraswati
All women, regardless of marital status, can now obtain abortions up to 24 weeks into their pregnancies.
India’s Supreme Court Recognizes Sex Work as a Profession

India’s Supreme Court Recognizes Sex Work as a Profession

By Kavita Chowdhury
Voluntary sex work is legal in India but trafficking for sex is punishable under the law.

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