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Hapur district court sets precedent with life term for mob lynching
Landmark ruling imposes life term on 10 accused in mob lynching case, recognising religious motive and calling for police accountability.
Ismat Ara
Law
Uttarakhand Uniform Civil Code: Testing the waters?
While the government claims the UCC is a milestone for women’s rights, critics say it infringes upon personal freedoms, and targets minorities.
Ismat Ara
Social Issues
Following Dalit entry into Tamil Nadu village temple, caste Hindus to construct separate place of worship
Move follows a series of disputes, closure, and reopening of the temple, highlighting persisting tensions around caste-based discrimination.
Ilangovan Rajasekaran
Publishing
Periyar wins yet more hearts and minds at the 2024 Chennai Book Fair
As the threats of communalism and casteism become more pronounced, Periyar is being revived by youngsters who hope for a better, fairer future.
Siddarth Muralidharan
Popular Culture
Ambedkar, on a device near you
From Bollywood blockbusters to regional films and OTT originals, Ambedkar’s image and message are finding new resonance in Indian popular culture.
Harish S. Wankhede
Reservation
Maratha quota agitation: A cat among the pigeons
Marathas’ agitation for reservation has placed Shinde government in a bind, while many believe it is a ploy to divide the community ahead of election.
Anosh Malekar
Caste Census
Andhra Pradesh hopes caste census will enhance data-driven governance
It is expected to provide clarity on population proportions of castes and subcastes, and insights into the most backward castes and nomadic tribes.
Ayesha Minhaz
More stories from Social Justice
Amidst disappointment, there is a glimmer of hope in Supreme Court’s same-sex marriage verdict
The ruling has opened a path for potential progress in LGBTQIA+ rights.
Bastian Steuwer
Maharashtra on edge as Maratha reservation protests turn violent
Protesters set fire to the house of NCP MLA, demanding Kunbi certificates for all Marathas.
Amey Tirodkar
Parliamentary panel’s draft proposal to make adultery a crime contradicts landmark SC judgment
The move also raises questions about the direction of legal reforms in India.
V. Venkatesan
Why UAPA is a threat to media freedom in India
The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act serves as a powerful tool for the state to stifle media dissent and intimidate truth-seeking journalists.
V. Venkatesan
Can the INDIA coalition revive social justice politics to counter Hindutva?
It can transcend “social engineering” by substantively engaging marginalised social groups in economic and political processes.
Harish S. Wankhede
Maratha reservation: BJP caught in a fix in Maharashtra
The party’s decision to grant Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas in Marathwada has stirred discontent among OBCs, its core voter base.
Amey Tirodkar
Two years after Assam evictions, hundreds of families wait for their promised land
Evicted for an agricultural project in September 2021, thousands of Bengali-speaking Muslim farmers survive in squalid shelters today.
Mahmodul Hassan
Court nod for Bihar caste survey a shot in the arm for regional parties
The move can potentially reshape electoral dynamics as local parties can use it to counter BJP’s aggressive Kamandal-II strategy.
Anand Mishra
Champion of equality: Remembering Gail Omvedt’s legacy of scholarly activism
Omvedt devoted herself to the struggles of Dalit-Bahujans, farmers, and women in India. Today marks her second death anniversary.
Anosh Malekar
Rajasthan’s gig law a step in the right direction, but more needed to protect platform workers
Gig workers need laws that safeguard them from the exploitation of platform companies and their toxic algorithms.
Ayesha Minhaz
VIDEO | Revolution on the horizon: Vivek Sultanvi performs ‘Zamaane ki haalat badal ke rahegi’
Ramesh Ranjak’s poem discusses the lasting impact of poverty and the difficult living conditions faced by millions.
Ashutosh Sharma
Vaikom Satyagraha, Periyar, and Tamil Nadu
As the Satyagraha turns 100 this year, a look at the Periyar factor that propelled it.
Siddarth Muralidharan
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