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Thursday, July 9, 2026
TopicArticle 22(1)

Topic: Article 22(1)

Kasab, Kathua & now Ayodhya boycott: Can Bar Associations refuse an accused? What lawyers say

Legal experts say such boycotts go against the constitutional principles of free and fair trial, and also violate Bar Council of India Rules on the duties of advocates.

How SC order mandating grounds for arrests protects personal liberty

A two-judge bench of the Supreme Court said that grounds for arrest must be provided, preferably in writing, and in a language that the accused understands.

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The test of Gujarat’s Operation Mule Hunt is not 55 arrests. Count the money instead

Having spent a career watching the state respond to public alarm, I know its reflex: raise enforcement numbers, let the metric substitute for the mission. The syndicates keep a different ledger.

Why global law firms are betting on India desks instead of India offices ahead of India-UK FTA

Rather than open offices in India, many UK firms are strengthening India teams & partnerships to meet expected demand for advice on international disputes, arbitration & regulatory matters.

What India’s ₹10 trillion post-Op Sindoor arms buying plan means & next steps | CutTheClutter

In ep 1859 of CutTheClutter, Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta and Editor (Defence & Diplomacy) Snehesh Alex Philip look at DAC approvals, what it means for India's military and next steps.

Congress is ceding ground to BJP on nationalism. It’s pushing India towards one-party system

The Congress party’s abandonment of nationalism is the most intriguing aspect of its post-2014 politics. The real Congress was never a party of bleeding heart pacifists.