Stan Swamy’s death tragic. Courts must reflect on UAPA’s draconian bail provisions
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Stan Swamy’s death tragic. Courts must reflect on UAPA’s draconian bail provisions

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The death of Jesuit priest Stan Swamy in judicial custody is as tragic as it was avoidable. An 84-year-old with multiple illnesses was no flight risk. He deserved bail. Courts must reflect on UAPA’s draconian bail provisions so that citizens, even if under trial, aren’t denied life and liberty routinely.

Bhagwat’s inclusive worldview will succeed only when Sangh Parivar starts following it

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s assertion that only Indians, not Hindus or Muslims, can have dominance in a democracy is good. His describing cow vigilantism as anti-Hindutva is a categorical message. However, this attempt to showcase inclusive worldview will succeed only when the larger Sangh Parivar starts following this advice.

Modi govt imposing stock limits on pulses flies in the face of its commitment to farm reforms

Modi government’s decision to impose stock limits on pulses to control prices flies in the face of its commitment to farm reforms. If the essence of reform is to bring markets in, government can’t intervene to help farmers one day and consumers another. Such knee-jerk policies will keep markets distorted.

Pakistan blaming India for blast outside Hafiz Saeed’s house absurd. Delhi must be vigilant

Pakistan blaming India for the car bomb blast outside JuD chief Hafiz Saeed’s house is absurd. There’s obviously new trouble in India-Pakistan relations after the brief promise of a fresh start. New Delhi needs to be extra-vigilant to avoid any nasty surprises that can push ties with Islamabad downhill again.