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How SC’s right to privacy judgment influenced rulings — Section 377, trans rights, phone tapping

Over the last six years, the Puttaswamy judgment has been cited in at least 358 judgments — 64 delivered by the Supreme Court and 294 by various high courts.

‘Very offensive’ — same-sex marriage petitioners slam Modi govt’s ‘psychology of child’ stand in SC

Govt had argued that only Parliament should debate matter of same-sex marriage, claiming issues like 'psychology' of child raised by homosexual couple would have to be considered.

How Puttaswamy verdict brought focus back on privacy in Indian healthcare system

In 'Private and Controversial', Smriti Parsheera and B.N. Srikrishan mention how Indian laws on healthcare management have been bereft of concerns about civil liberty.

Whose driving data is it? Ola e-scooter accident in Assam triggers privacy controversy

When Ola Electric released a statement on the accident, it detailed how that particular vehicle was being driven. That has set off a firestorm.

Modi govt Covid vaccination policy ‘sound’, but no one can be forced to take jab, says SC

Verdict came on petition filed by former member of National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation. He sought disclosure of Covid vaccine trial data & stay on ‘vaccine mandates’.

Legal challenges to Aadhaar: Money bill, early enrolments and exclusions

Much literature on Aadhaar has focused on whether it’s voluntary or mandatory. As a legal matter, this issue is only relevant for the exclusion challenge.

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India’s close encounters with Pakistan on Siachen

Pakistan's SSG team was not adequately provisioned for the inclement weather. If it managed to consolidate its position, the story of Siachen would have been different. 

The rebirth of YES BANK, a financial thriller: How captains of industry brought it back from the brink

In March 2020, Prashant Kumar took over as CEO & MD overseeing YES Bank reconstruction. He was ably supported by veteran banker Sunil Mehta, CA Atul Bheda & consultant Mahesh Krishnamurti.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.