Apex court has done right thing in giving bail to Delhi CM. But in imposing restrictions on his functions, it contradicts its strictures on ED, goes against cardinal principle of criminal law
Despite the striking down of Section 377, high courts have a dispiriting track record when it comes to protecting the rights of queer couples. A recent SC direction may prove helpful
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, brought to replace the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, could make the current sedition law wider but without the safeguards that courts have created so far
The 22nd Law Commission ignores issues raised by various Supreme Court judgments. The amendments it suggests would make the sedition law more draconian
While it is to be seen whether the Lahore High Court judgment is upheld by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, it will be a closely watched case even in India thanks to the similarity between our laws
Chitranshul Sinha writes: Till the time safeguards are built to prevent misapplication of the UAPA, or even laws like the National Security Act, the law of sedition will keep rearing its head under different names despite the Court's orders.
