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Anita Anand | Vigilantism Poses A Growing Threat And Is A Blot On India’s Democracy

Anita Anand | Vigilantism Poses A Growing Threat And Is A Blot On...

Scholars and analysts studying vigilantism in India point out that there is also “collective vigilantism”, as “group...

2 Aug 2026 9:42 PM IST

CBI officers who went to question Kolkata Police commissioner Rajeev Kumar in connection with the Saradha ponzi scam, being detained by Kolkata police in Kolkata last week. (Photo: PTI)

Careerism, cancer of probe agencies

The above questions have engaged the attention of numerous judicial commissions and apex court.

10 Feb 2019 12:05 AM IST

Ahmedabad: Ex-MLA Maya Kodnani along with advocates comes out of the Sessions Court after the verdict on Naroda Gam massacre case, in Ahmedabad, Thursday, April 20, 2023. A special SIT court in Ahmedabad Thursday acquitted all 67 accused, including Kodnani. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Naroda acquittals reflect state of justice system

That 18 of the accused died in the process reflects extremely poorly on the way the justice system in this country works

22 April 2023 12:15 AM IST

It is important to ensure those accused of crimes have the capacity and freedom to make sensible decisions about whether to plead guilty. (Photo: PIXABAY)

Youngsters more likely to plead guilty to crimes they did not commit:...

Teenagers were significantly less influenced in their decision-making by whether they were guilty or innocent than...

16 March 2018 1:41 PM IST

While white men who grew up wealthy tend to stay that way, black boys raised in affluent families are more likely to become poor. (Photo: Pixabay)

American Dream fails generations of blacks: study

While white men who grew up wealthy tend to stay that way, black boys raised in affluent families are more likely to...

20 March 2018 1:55 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. (PTI Photo)

New Criminal Justice Laws to Be Rolled Out Across India from July 1

The new laws got Parliament's approval on December 21 last year and President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent on December...

25 Feb 2024 1:20 AM IST

The Supreme Court also directed the Election Commission of India to hold the Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir by September 30 next year. (AP)

AA Edit | SC: Can't invade privacy for bail

Recent rulings underscore the Supreme Court's commitment to Article 21, emphasizing fair trial rights and opposing...

11 July 2024 12:00 AM IST