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Thursday, September 4, 2025
TopicJustice

Topic: Justice

Revenge rape, honour killings as ‘justice’: Pakistan’s problematic jirgas get more power

Sanya Dhingra -
Jirgas are tribal councils that consider women property. The National Assembly has given them quasi-judicial powers, and civil society is incensed.

Lawyers boycotting accused in heinous crimes violate the rights of the victim as well

Mrinal Satish -
For the rule of law to be upheld, it is essential that the right to counsel is zealously protected.

In parting shot, ex-CJI Khehar sent notice to Centre on Dalit Christian quota

Apurva Vishwanath -
Apex court was hearing the case after social activist John Dayal filed a petition, challenging the law that excludes Dalit Christians and Muslims from SC category

“Right to privacy is protected under Articles 21 and Part-III of the Constitution”

Apurva Vishwanath -
The SC ruling also confirms about a dozen rulings of smaller benches that had held that privacy is a fundamental right are valid.

Privacy is a fundamental right, Supreme Court rules

Apurva Vishwanath -
The apex court also overruled two previous Constitution bench judgements that had held that right to privacy is not protected under the Constitution.

The paper tigers that roared

Shekhar Gupta -
Having enjoyed a free run under a weak executive during the UPA's reign, the judiciary, civil society and media now face heightened pressure.
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Opinion

Counter-insurgency is Indian military’s reality. Op Sindoor was brief flash in combat spectrum

Manvendra Singh -
The Chief of Defence Staff was spot on when he declared war fighting as ‘military’s bread and butter.’

Superman Modi to superpower meeting — Indian TV anchors script a Tianjin blockbuster

Why India should let the rupee fall

Economy

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

Sampurna Panigrahi -
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.

Defence

‘Loyal wingman’ to full ICBM triad & air defence, China’s show of power at Victory Day parade

Javaria Rana -
China flaunted military might & modernisation as it displayed stealth drones, anti-satellite system & cyber warfare contingent during parade to mark victory over Japan in WWII.

National Interest

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

Shekhar Gupta -
From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.

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