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There is an environment of fear in India. The State must renew the commitment to rights
UPDATED ON OCT 12, 2020 07:55 PM IST
The action against a range of intellectuals and activists and journalists — Sudha Bharadwaj, Anand Teltumbde, Stan Swamy, Apoorvanand, Harsh Mander are among the better-known examples — indicates that the space for free expression and dissent is jeopardised
Every idea should be open to critique, even religion: Sona Mohapatra
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | By Navneet Vyasan
UPDATED ON AUG 14, 2020 06:01 PM IST
Singer Sona Mohapatra lists the changes she’d like see in the country on the eve of its 74th Independence Day
‘Can’t spare SC judge for Vikas Dubey encounter probe’: Court to Uttar Pradesh
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By hindustantimes. com | Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi
UPDATED ON JUL 20, 2020 02:09 PM IST
The court also reminded the state that it is duty bound to uphold rule of law.
Vikas Dubey’s mysterious death | HT Editorial
Hindustan Times | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JUL 10, 2020 07:52 PM IST
Extrajudicial killings weaken the rule of law. UP must explain
Delhi riots: The police have lost their autonomy | Opinion
By Mark Tully
UPDATED ON MAR 01, 2020 08:48 AM IST
The most tragic outcome of the police handling of the protests has been the death of at least 42 people.
Rule of law fundamental feature of Constitution: CJI Bobde
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent and Agencies
UPDATED ON FEB 23, 2020 04:23 AM IST
CJI Bobde, who has been very vocal about issues concerning the environment and climate crisis, also welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the event by handing him a potted plant.
The darkness of Sunday night
Hindustan Times | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JAN 06, 2020 09:21 PM IST
Hold the VC, Delhi Police, and ministries concerned to account
Why rule of law and due process are sacrosanct | HT Editorial
Hindustan Times | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON DEC 08, 2019 05:56 PM IST
Killing the rape and murder accused may satisfy public sentiment. But it is wrong
Principle behind disagreement, dissent is a must: Former SC judge
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent and Agencies
UPDATED ON DEC 07, 2019 01:03 AM IST
Talking about the principles that guided Tarkunde, who died in March 2004, Lokur said Tarkunde’s views and ideas could be considered for implementation to improve the current condition of the civil society.
HTLS 2019: For a better India, nurture constitutional ideals | Opinion
Hindustan Times | By Chanakya
PUBLISHED ON NOV 30, 2019 05:15 PM IST
Democracy, federalism,equality, pluralism, and justice are India’s foundational principles. They must be preserved and deepened
HTLS 2019: Make legislation accessible to all | Opinion
By Arghya Sengupta
UPDATED ON NOV 30, 2019 05:04 PM IST
In law, language matters. If our conversations for a better tomorrow are to encompass the law, we must be able to make sense of our laws in the first place
How the Constitution was betrayed
By Gautam Bhatia
UPDATED ON NOV 26, 2019 08:48 PM IST
In Maharashtra, there was a total breakdown of constitutional morality. All actors contributed to it
Seeking equality across faiths | HT editorial
Hindustan Times | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON NOV 14, 2019 08:33 PM IST
The SC’s Sabarimala decision opens the door for reforms
It bothers me, when I see judges feeling harassed: CJI designate Arvind Bobde
New Delhi | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON NOV 03, 2019 04:38 PM IST
Justice Bobde, who will assume charge as the 47th Chief Justice of India on November 18, also said the unrestricted criticism was not only scandalising but also tearing apart judges’ reputation.
Deeply concerned over reports of human rights abuses, religious discrimination in Pakistan: US
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON OCT 22, 2019 07:16 AM IST
Pakistan’s laws and policies continue to discriminate against members because of their faith, said Acting Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Alice G Wells.
No better place to invest than in India, govt continuously working to bring reforms: Nirmala Sitharaman
Washington | By Press Trust of India
UPDATED ON OCT 17, 2019 10:10 AM IST
Responding to a question on why investors should allocate funds for India, she said that even if the court system is a bit delayed, India is a transparent and open society
When caste, sanitation, impunity come together | HT editorial
Hindustan Times | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON SEP 26, 2019 09:27 PM IST
The killing of Dalit children for defecating in the open reveals the long battle ahead
End mob violence, restore rule of law
Hindustan Times | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON SEP 03, 2019 07:37 PM IST
Vigilante justice is growing. Address it through legislation and a change in mindset.
To become a just society, strike a balance between firm and fair law enforcement
By Vipul Mudgal
UPDATED ON AUG 27, 2019 06:05 PM IST
A study shows glaring gaps in Indian policing — from unfilled quotas of SC/STs to a dip in women officers.
There is no rule of law in UP, says Mayawati
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON AUG 19, 2019 08:58 PM IST
In a Tweet, Mayawati said people were feeling insecure due to a spurt in crime.
Hong Kong: Law and order must be upheld | Analysis
By Li Bijian
UPDATED ON AUG 11, 2019 07:09 PM IST
The most important task is to punish violent criminal acts, restore social stability, safeguard law and order
Adityanath reads riot act to officials after spate of heinous crime
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON JUN 13, 2019 08:21 AM IST
At a meeting to review the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh, chief minister Yogi Adityanath told officers to establish the rule of law in the state by cracking down on criminals and anti-social elements.
Rule of law at peril in Puducherry: Kiran Bedi
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON MAY 29, 2019 12:59 AM IST
A vacation bench led by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi agreed to give a hearing to Bedi’s application next week after solicitor general Tushar Mehta mentioned it on her behalf.
The need to ensure justice without fear or favour
By Arghya Sengupta
UPDATED ON APR 25, 2019 07:59 PM IST
The committee must fairly determine the veracity of the allegation against the CJI irrespective of its ramifications
The SC’s Ayodhya mediation offer is pragmatic and wise
By Arghya Sengupta
UPDATED ON MAR 25, 2019 08:29 AM IST
The apex court recognises the limitations of the judicial process, and attempts to secure its own legitimacy.
Congress zila parishad member shot dead in Ferozepur, seven booked
Hindustan Times, Ferozepur | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON FEB 28, 2019 10:22 PM IST
The 28-year-old was returning home after dropping his children to school on a bike.
Saradha chit fund case: Supreme Court asks CBI to file affidavit on allegations against Rajeev Kumar
New Delhi | By HT Correspondent
UPDATED ON FEB 27, 2019 11:59 PM IST
The judges, however, questioned the CBI’s silence for over six months on the alleged tampering of records and said the agency should have come to the court earlier.
Narendra Modi 2.0 for battle 2019
UPDATED ON JAN 03, 2019 08:05 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pressed the reset button and sought to reclaim the political narrative at the beginning of the year .
Respect the guardians who guard our Constitution
By Sidharth Luthra
UPDATED ON DEC 07, 2018 06:31 PM IST
When questions are raised and motives attributed to their decisions on extraneous considerations, it is not the individual judge alone who is targeted but the legal and moral authority of courts is questioned. In fact, it’s an affront to the Constitution itself.
Why President Kovind’s Constitution Day speech is important
Hindustan Times | By KumKum Dasgupta
UPDATED ON NOV 03, 2019 11:59 PM IST
He expanded the existing parameters of what constitutes for social justice, making the phrase much more relevant to modern India.
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