The Supreme Court ruling that any bail condition which allows police to track the accused through technology violates Article 21 of the Constitution, emboldens the jurisprudence of nascent and little-valued right to privacy. With bail orders increasingly favouring the prosecution these days, this verdict strengthens the rights of the accused.
Eknath Shinde’s warning after Mumbai hit-and-run not enough—Offenders’ impunity comes from privilege system provides
CM Eknath Shinde’s stern warning after the Mumbai hit-and-run is the least one expects. It won’t do the job of rooting out reckless, power-drunk killers at the wheel. Their impunity comes from privilege the system provides. Laws that are not harsh enough, inadequate policing and atrocious parenting are to blame.
Masoud Pezeshkian’s win is pushback against Iran’s Islamic hardliners. Next, build bridges with West
Masoud Pezeshkian’s win in Iran is an important pushback against Islamic hardliners. Governing the sanction-hit country won’t be smooth. He has to build bridges with the West. The hijab law is a big test. He must deftly navigate a system tightly controlled by the Supreme Leader, Shia clergy and IRGC.
The West could reach out to Iran, strengthen the forces of moderation. Breathe into the dying embers of the civilian nuclear deal, end sanctions, allow the country’s hydrocarbon resources to translate into higher standards of living for ordinary households. Difficult to ensure lasting peace and security in the region without Iran being recognised as a leading, responsible player and stakeholder.