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Faizan Mustafa
The writer is vice chancellor, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
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An Expert Explains: The issues in uniform civil codeSubscriber Only
February 14,2022 04:30:54 AM
The Uttarakhand CM has promised a uniform civil code for the state if BJP is voted back to power. A look at what the Constitution says about UCC, previous attempts to reform personal laws, and the way forward.
Tue, Feb 15, 2022
Why Pakistan’s blasphemy legislation has no basis in law or religionSubscriber Only
December 07,2021 04:00:55 AM
🔴 Faizan Mustafa writes: Killing of Sri Lankan national in Pakistan highlights once again how the country's law must be reformed
Wed, Dec 08, 2021
A unidimensional view of historySubscriber Only
October 08,2021 19:20:42 PM
RSS chief is right to blame the British for dividing Hindus and Muslims. History provides ample evidence that point to a complex relationship of give and take
Sun, Oct 10, 2021
Mohan Bhagwat is right: British are to blame for India’s Hindu-Muslim divisionSubscriber Only
September 25,2021 03:45:29 AM
Faizan Mustafa writes: If RSS is interested in true nation-building, it should prevent ruling dispensation from continuing the colonial policy of divide and rule.
Sun, Sep 26, 2021
On Muslim population growth, Mohan Bhagwat is wrongSubscriber Only
July 27,2021 19:04:23 PM
Empirical evidence and historical experience make it clear that it is economic development, or lack of it, that determines population growth rates – not religious identity
Tue, Jul 27, 2021
Are Mohan Bhagwat’s recent remarks a sign of moderation in Hindutva?Subscriber Only
July 06,2021 03:01:12 AM
Faizan Mustafa writes: The RSS chief deserves appreciation for repeatedly saying that Muslims are equal citizens of this country.
Tue, Jul 06, 2021
Why the draconian sedition law must goSubscriber Only
June 04,2021 03:00:13 AM
The Supreme Court, in 'Vinod Dua', has held that every journalist is entitled to protection from sedition as defined in the Kedar Nath judgment. A national consensus on the removal of the provision is called for.
Fri, Jun 04, 2021
Explained: Why Goa’s Civil Code is not as uniform as it is made out to beSubscriber Only
April 19,2021 04:30:29 AM
Chief Justice of India S A Bobde recently appreciated the uniform civil code (UCC) in Goa, the only state to have one.
Tue, Apr 20, 2021
Explained: Quran case in Supreme Court, and the powers of judicial reviewSubscriber Only
March 29,2021 02:00:33 AM
A PIL in Supreme Court has sought that 26 verses of the Quran be declared unconstitutional and non-functional. A look at the limitations of judicial review where a holy book is concerned, various aspects of the petition, the deeper context of the verses flagged by the petitioner, and a previous plea on the Quran.
Sat, Apr 03, 2021
Explained: After CJI’s remarks on Uniform Civil Code, a look at its status, debate around itSubscriber Only
March 28,2021 18:23:14 PM
Article 44 of the Constitution lays down that the state shall endeavour to secure a Uniform Civil Code for the citizens throughout the territory of India.
Sat, Apr 03, 2021
Delhi Bill will sow the seeds of absolutismSubscriber Only
March 22,2021 03:14:32 AM
If passed in its current form, the NCT of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2021 will strip the elected government of almost all its powers. It must be referred to a select committee and not passed in haste.
Mon, Mar 22, 2021
When PM Modi speaks at AMU today, he could underline his resolve to preserve, defend university’s characterSubscriber Only
December 22,2020 03:02:07 AM
Investment in the secular and modern education of minorities helps the nation in many ways.
Tue, Dec 22, 2020
Acquittals in Babri demolition case are a blot on CBI, it must be liberated from political influenceSubscriber Only
October 01,2020 04:00:29 AM
The judgment is controversial as the court has acquitted all the accused and held the demolition as spontaneous, for which no one except unknown anti-social elements must have been responsible.
Thu, Oct 01, 2020
An Expert Explains: The arguments for and against the three central farm lawsSubscriber Only
September 29,2020 04:40:00 AM
As Opposition and regional parties protest the contentious farm laws, now challenged in Supreme Court, engaging with the key question: Does the enactment of the laws violate the federal principle?
Tue, Dec 15, 2020
SC holds Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt: What the verdict meansSubscriber Only
August 15,2020 04:00:54 AM
The SC has held two tweets by lawyer Prashant Bhushan amount to contempt of court. Does this differ from previous rulings? How does it compare with the way other democracies have dealt with contempt?
Sun, Aug 16, 2020
Article 370 and Territorial PluralismSubscriber Only
August 05,2020 20:19:40 PM
As we celebrate the deity who gave up his throne to honour the promise made by his father, it may be time to adhere to the promise of federalism, autonomy that the Constitution made to Kashmir.
Wed, Aug 05, 2020
Rajasthan High Court’s interim order in Sachin Pilot case raises serious questionsSubscriber Only
July 31,2020 00:30:53 AM
Let this case be used by the government to revisit the anti-defection law and legislatively remove its defects.
Fri, Jul 31, 2020
Verdicts seem more sympathetic to causes of Muslim women, than of Hindu womenSubscriber Only
July 13,2020 04:08:19 AM
In the privacy of home and the married life, neither Article 21 nor Article 14 have any place.” Fortunately, a few months ago, the apex court had agreed to revisit the constitutionality of the restitution of conjugal rights provision.
Mon, Jul 13, 2020
The US report on religious freedom in India calls for reflectionSubscriber Only
June 01,2020 04:00:07 AM
While the government was right at the diplomatic level to reject the report, the criticism ought to be seen as an opportunity to reflect on the state of freedom of religion in India.
Mon, Jun 01, 2020
Uddhav’s nomination to Council: Issues in Constitution, role of GovernorSubscriber Only
April 24,2020 23:59:02 PM
A situation in which an individual who is not a member of the legislature becomes chief executive of the government is in itself fairly common. What are the options for Uddhav Thackeray?
Wed, Apr 29, 2020
Minorities, too, are fed up with this facade of secularismSubscriber Only
March 21,2020 01:00:18 AM
If we are really fed up with the separation model of secularism and want to adopt the jurisdiction model with India being declared a Hindu rashtra or giving Hinduism the status of dominant spiritual heritage, we must ensure that it brings with it genuine liberalism.
Sat, Mar 21, 2020
The Supreme Court has overlooked the gravity of the Delhi violenceSubscriber Only
February 28,2020 03:30:10 AM
Events in Delhi have taken a high toll. Apex court and government must act urgently to restore confidence, and to ensure that minority rights do not remain on paper.
Fri, Feb 28, 2020
Explained: Uniform Civil Code — the debate, the statusSubscriber Only
February 10,2020 23:22:43 PM
Article 44 of the Constitution lays down that the state shall endeavour to secure a Uniform Civil Code for the citizens throughout the territory of India.
Tue, Feb 11, 2020
Explained: Afghan citizenship, defined and redefined over decades of changeSubscriber Only
December 30,2019 04:30:01 AM
Unlike the Pakistan and Bangladesh Constitutions, the Afghanistan Constitution begins with praise of Allah and also blessings for the last Prophet and his followers.
Mon, Dec 30, 2019
Explained: Reading Bangladesh provisions for citizenship and freedom of religionSubscriber Only
December 21,2019 04:03:41 AM
A look at the laws under which Bangladesh grants citizenship, and what its Constitution says on freedom of religion
Mon, Dec 30, 2019Journalism of Courage
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