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Saturday, September 6, 2025
TopicJustice system

Topic: Justice system

Marital disputes to loan fraud, private detectives are Indian legal system’s secret search engine

Operating in a legal grey zone, these detectives work behind the scenes—tracking missing persons, unearthing hidden assets and gathering evidence that is often used in court.

Why India can’t let private sector develop facial recognition tech for law enforcement

Venture capital funded FRT companies can discount the price of facial recognition technology and push its use in law enforcement contexts without any public input or scrutiny.

Why Indian justice system needs prosecutors to work with police during probe

A prosecutor is forced to proceed even if they believe the evidence collected by the police isn't sufficient. This hampers their ability to take the case to its logical end.

Indian courts spend 273 days serving summons. Tech can speed it up

Though, the judiciary has recognised service of summons through electronic modes, emails and messaging apps, these modes are seldom used.

Justice with judiciousness

Judiciary remains our most trusted institution. Since it's working this summer vacation, it should also debate its internal health.

On Camera

Navarro to Loomer—Trump’s team is making India new frontline of MAGA politics

It's a wolf pack unleashed on India, and Peter Navarro is leading it. The week gone by has been critical for Indian diplomacy amid the tensions with the US.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Nuclear-propulsion systems to next-gen tanks, India draws up its 15-year defence wishlist

New Delhi: India is looking to induct hypersonic missiles, nuclear propulsion for aircraft carriers and warships, next-gen tanks, a variety of unmanned systems and...

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?