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Faizan Mustafa
The writer is vice chancellor, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
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SC’s interim order offers no relief from several problematic provisions of Waqf lawSubscriber Only
September 16, 2025 08:00 IST
The biggest setback to the petitioners was on waqf by user. The Court found the abolition of such a waqf perfectly justified on the ground that a lot of government lands have been encroached upon.
Tue, Sep 16, 2025
Bills to remove arrested ministers: First, autonomy for ED, CBISubscriber Only
August 21, 2025 06:52 IST
Bills seeking to remove ministers facing criminal charges are vulnerable to misuse, can serve partisan interests
Thu, Aug 21, 2025
Jagdeep Dhankhar, a very political Vice PresidentSubscriber Only
July 22, 2025 20:47 IST
As governor and V-P, he appeared more partisan than his office demanded. And his battle with judiciary also casts a shadow
Wed, Jul 23, 2025
Supreme Court’s judgment on Tamil Nadu governor: Why governors are so partial to the CentreSubscriber Only
April 08, 2025 21:30 IST
Governors behave in this manner because they have no security of tenure. Let us give them some security of tenure like judges, and they would act more independently
Thu, Apr 10, 2025
UP Police on Eid prayers: Contrary to Hindu scriptures, against Constitution, lawsSubscriber Only
April 01, 2025 18:50 IST
On the one hand, without fearing the tag of “appeasement”, the Centre announced Saugat-e-Modi (gift) on the occasion of Eid for lakhs of Muslims. On the other hand, Muslims were told not to pray even on the rooftops of their houses or for a few minutes on roads in front of mosques. Is there a communication gap between the Centre and UP police?
Tue, Apr 01, 2025
Mohan Bhagwat’s exaggeration: Ram Temple consecration was not Independence DaySubscriber Only
January 16, 2025 16:11 IST
The RSS chief is right that not all our dreams came true after August 15, 1947. But the struggle that led up to it, and the many sacrifices made, make it the most important day in our history
Thu, Jan 16, 2025
Who selects the university Vice-Chancellor?Subscriber Only
January 08, 2025 06:52 IST
Our universities need a versatile leader, not just a teacher. VCs, the most visible symbols of the system are to be appointed strictly per the UGC regulations. Not surprisingly, political expediency and not merit at times decide the choice
Wed, Jan 08, 2025
Faizan Mustafa writes: Why liberals and minorities need to value Mohan Bhagwat’s wordsSubscriber Only
December 24, 2024 19:38 IST
In today’s atmosphere of hate and bigotry, the RSS chief is probably the only person who, through his massive influence over the masses and government, can restore sanity, tolerance and accommodation.
Fri, Dec 27, 2024
Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav’s comments do not behove the office of a judgeSubscriber Only
December 13, 2024 07:08 IST
The Supreme Court says so. A judge is not supposed to express views on political matters. Let the law and not the ideological leanings of judges determine the outcome of cases
Fri, Dec 13, 2024
Constitution is steeped in India’s civilisational values — but it’s not stuck in the pastSubscriber Only
November 29, 2024 04:25 IST
The assertion that the Constitution has no intrinsic value and decoloniality is imperative to prevent the decimation of what remains of ‘Bharat’s indigeneity’ is too sweeping
Fri, Nov 29, 2024
Faizan Mustafa on Supreme Court’s AMU verdict: Minority institutions are not just for minoritiesSubscriber Only
November 09, 2024 02:00 IST
Supreme Court has pierced the veil of legislative uncertainty to lay out criteria to recognise minority institutions
Sat, Nov 09, 2024
With UP Madarsa verdict, Supreme Court upholds positive secularismSubscriber Only
November 06, 2024 04:20 IST
It reads minority rights alongside the right to equality and right to education
Wed, Nov 06, 2024
With Section 6A verdict, Supreme Court upholds fraternitySubscriber Only
November 01, 2024 01:30 IST
The verdict must be read in Assam's political and cultural context. It has done well not to give in to narrow idea of citizenship
Fri, Nov 01, 2024
Faizan Mustafa writes: UP’s anti-conversion law will create social disharmonySubscriber Only
August 18, 2024 16:00 IST
There has been scarcely any informed debate on the efficacy of laws against religious conversion. Any such conversations have been part of a narrative based on the bogey of Hindus losing their majority.
Sun, Aug 18, 2024
Faizan Mustafa writes: Does Supreme Court verdict strengthen the argument for a caste census?Subscriber Only
August 01, 2024 18:35 IST
The majority of six judges in Davinder Singh have rejected notion of homogeneity within SCs and STs, asserted no one sub-group can avail an entire quota. However, in terms of social impact, the judgment has unintentionally strengthened the Opposition’s argument
Mon, Aug 05, 2024
Expert Explains: Takeaways from SC verdict in favour of Assam man in citizenship caseSubscriber Only
July 16, 2024 07:04 IST
The Supreme Court's judgment will alleviate the anxieties of many people who, following the enactment of The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, and the proposal to have a nationwide National Register of Citizens (NRC), are worried about minor spelling mistakes in their and their parents’ names.
Thu, Jul 18, 2024
Why it’s important not to turn judges into priests, and courts into templesSubscriber Only
July 11, 2024 15:09 IST
Should religions be subjected to constitutional morality and rationality? This author has consistently said that courts should not behave like clergy. It is not the judiciary’s job to reform religions. Constitutional morality is a laudable goal but we are not yet ready for it
Mon, Jul 15, 2024
Faizan Mustafa writes on Patna High Court reservation ruling: An overemphasis on meritSubscriber Only
June 21, 2024 20:34 IST
Striking down expansion of reservation is in line with Supreme Court rulings. But 50 per cent ceiling appears selective
Sat, Jun 22, 2024
The people have spoken: New government must prioritise diversity, constitutionalism and federalismSubscriber Only
June 10, 2024 07:15 IST
There is no unity without diversity and an organised and meaningful diversity is unsustainable without unity.
Mon, Jun 10, 2024
Faizan Mustafa writes: Why the Calcutta High Court decision on OBC reservation for Muslims raises questionsSubscriber Only
May 26, 2024 12:55 IST
Since the High Court had gone into the details of the functioning of the BC Commission, it should have done a similar dissection of its recommendations in respect of non-Muslim castes and examined whether public hearings were held, the inadequacy of representation examined
Tue, May 28, 2024
SC verdict on Newsclick shows adherence to due process is much more than a procedural requirementSubscriber Only
May 17, 2024 07:19 IST
It involves the right to fairness, reasonableness, justness and non-arbitrariness
Fri, May 17, 2024
Expert Explains: A brief history of religion-based reservations in India; the question of Muslims’ inclusionSubscriber Only
May 07, 2024 08:28 IST
Can a secular country like India have religion-based reservation? Have Muslims ever been given reservation by reducing the quota for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), or Other Backward Classes (OBCs)?
Wed, May 08, 2024
No Indian has the right to marrySubscriber Only
October 19, 2023 18:48 IST
That is the logical extension of the Supreme Court’s verdict in the same-sex marriage case
Mon, Oct 23, 2023
Will reservation really help Indian women?Subscriber Only
September 20, 2023 16:39 IST
Representation is a goal in itself. But reservation may not address the inequalities and discrimination that pervade society
Wed, Sep 20, 2023
There’s a lot more to Sanatan Dharma than casteSubscriber Only
September 18, 2023 19:04 IST
Hinduism, just like some of its Abrahamic counterparts in India, has its share of unnerving complexities of discrimination and injustices. The response to these should not be moral indignation against the entirety of these religions
Wed, Sep 20, 2023
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