The selected cartoons appeared first in other publications, either in print or online, or on social media, and are credited appropriately.
In today’s featured cartoon, R Prasad weighs in on the Supreme Court registry’s delay in forwarding the letter written by Unnao rape survivor to Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi. The letter alleged that she was threatened to “compromise” in the case. The rape survivor is now battling for life after her car was hit by a truck last week.
Krutika Susarla takes a swipe at Home Minister Amit Shah, who will head a group to combat mob lynchings. The cartoonist suggests that Shah, who has had a controversial past, may not be the right choice for the job.
Satwik Gade, for The Hindu, weighs in on the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill that was passed in the Lok Sabha last week. The provisions of the Bill allow the government to designate individuals suspected to have terror links as “terrorists”.
Sajith Kumar, for Deccan Herald, refers to the Triple Talaq Bill, which is now a law after President Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent Thursday. The cartoonists also seems to suggest that Muslims may now demand a Bill from the government that ensures they can eat what they want, alluding to the incidents of mob lynching over beef consumption.
Sandeep Adhwaryu, for The Times of India, weighs in on the death of Cafe Coffee Day founder V.G. Siddhartha. In a note, he had purportedly written about pressure from lenders and a private equity partner. He also mentioned harassment by tax officials.
Nala Ponnappa weighs in on the scrapping of Tipu Sultan Jayanti by Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa’s government.
Alok Nirantar takes a jibe at Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar after three of his party MLAs joined the BJP.