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Sidharth Luthra

Sidharth Luthra

Articles by Sidharth Luthra

Electronic evidence on trial: It’s time for some clarity from the courts

Clear and authoritative guidance from the Supreme Court is essential, not only to settle the law but also to strengthen the efficiency and credibility of India’s justice delivery system. (HT Archive)

Updated on Oct 21, 2025 15:10 IST

New crash rating system can improve road safety

The recent high-speed crash on the Sohna-Dausa highway with two fatalities is a reminder that road safety challenges remain

Updated on Aug 28, 2023 18:56 IST

Covid-19 is a wake-up call. Govts need to invest in healthcare | Opinion

Successive govts have ignored public healthcare systems for decades, ignoring the state’s duty to protect the right to life of individuals

Updated on Mar 24, 2020 02:34 IST

The response to Delhi riots a story of missed opportunities | Opinion

A resident passes by a burnt house after communal violence in northeast Delhi last week over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), at Shiv Vihar, in New Delhi, India, on Thursday, March 5, 2020.

Updated on Mar 5, 2020 20:01 IST

The Tis Hazari violence has hurt the legal profession

A burnt police vehicle inside the Tis Hazari Court Complex, New Delhi, November 2, 2019

Updated on Nov 7, 2019 13:55 IST

In India, the increasing threat to personal liberty

With restrictive bail conditions, and a conservative view on bail, we have forgotten the meaning of personal liberty, which is the greatest of human freedoms.

Updated on Sep 25, 2019 12:01 IST

Arun Jaitley: A distinctive lawyer, a fine human being

Arun Jaitley was a great strategist in legal matters, and would meticulously make handwritten notes during briefings. He was always thorough

Updated on Sep 4, 2019 13:37 IST

The CBI’s on a slippery slope today

Keeping in mind the range of CBI’s work, what is needed is rigorous training, an infusion of professionalism, highly trained external experts in fields such as technology, forensics, accounting and investigators who are immune from governmental and other pressures, yet independently regulated.

Updated on Jan 31, 2019 01:49 IST

Respect the guardians who guard our Constitution

The Constitution is not just a book; it is India’s heartbeat and, more than that, our moral compass.

Updated on Dec 7, 2018 13:01 IST

Ask Partition victims what it means to be a refugee

Rohingya Muslims, who crossed over from Myanmar into Bangladesh, carry an elderly woman in a basket and walk towards a refugee camp in Shah Porir Dwip, Bangladesh, September 14.

Updated on Oct 18, 2017 03:44 IST

Put the victim at the centre of the justice system

A protest against acid attacks, Mumbai, January 25, 2014

Updated on Sep 4, 2017 18:25 IST

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