The writer is vice chancellor, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
August 12,2023 14:54:38 PM
Definitions of many crimes remain vague and some much-needed improvements, such as criminalisation of marital rape, remain unaddressed
Sat, Aug 12, 2023June 03,2023 13:25:33 PM
It is important to realise that India's diversity does not divide its people – it is part of what keeps them together
Sat, Jun 03, 2023May 21,2023 14:20:24 PM
Faizan Mustafa writes: To undo a judgment, Parliament has to remove its 'very basis' in law. The Centre has tried to fulfil the technical requirements for this in the ordinance that takes away power from Delhi's elected government
Sun, May 21, 2023May 12,2023 12:12:31 PM
In a veiled reference to proponents of over-centralisation who believe that “one nation, one government” will make India strong, Justice Chandrachud observed that “recognising regional aspirations strengthens the unity of the country and embodies the spirit of democracy”
Sat, May 13, 2023May 02,2023 13:30:01 PM
There should be no insistence on granting of divorce only through family courts as it puts an unnecessary burden on women. Ideally, matrimonial disputes should be resolved through arbitration and mediation
Fri, May 05, 2023April 12,2023 16:13:08 PM
High fertility rates are indicative of educational, social and economic backwardness. But with literacy rates increasing among Muslims, there is a steep decline in the fertility rates of Muslims
Wed, Apr 12, 2023February 06,2023 16:43:36 PM
The Assam government should use a mass campaign to educate parents, rather than a coercive criminal law, to deal with the problem of child marriages.
Tue, Feb 07, 2023January 29,2023 12:17:28 PM
Rulers fight wars, not religions or society
Sun, Jan 29, 2023January 20,2023 19:18:50 PM
Faizan Mustafa writes: On the recommendation of Saurabh Kirpal by Collegium, government argued that his sexuality could make him biased. Are we to assume heterosexual judges cannot be biased and prejudiced?
Wed, Jan 25, 2023January 10,2023 18:38:29 PM
Convention deems that the governor must not edit the address sent by the government. The Tamil Nadu incident is a pointer to the growing distrust between the office of the governor and chief ministers of Opposition-led governments.
Thu, Jan 12, 2023December 26,2022 12:58:15 PM
The Taliban is undoing the Islamic revolution of enlightenment and pushing Afghanistan back into a period of ignorance.
Wed, Dec 28, 2022November 16,2022 17:14:44 PM
Faizan Mustafa writes: Anti-conversion laws are framed on the dated premise that women, SCs and STs need protection, cannot take vital decisions on their own. They perpetuate social hierarchies of a casteist and patriarchal society.
Fri, Nov 18, 2022November 07,2022 23:40:48 PM
While the majority judges have raised questions about the desirability of continuing the reservation policy, they themselves have upheld the extension of reservation to a new group. Only time will tell if this is the beginning of the end of affirmative action
Tue, Nov 08, 2022November 06,2022 18:40:08 PM
Wisdom cannot be the monopoly of a few chosen ones in the apex court. Neither the existing collegium system nor the NJAC gave any role to the high court judges in the appointment of Supreme Court judges. This omission is a violation of an express provision of the Constitution.
Sun, Nov 06, 2022November 02,2022 04:00:16 AM
In seeking resignation of Kerala minister, governor Arif Mohammad Khan has exceeded his remit. Real powers in a parliamentary democracy vest in the elected government, governor has to be a nominal head.
Wed, Nov 02, 2022September 29,2022 19:41:37 PM
Faizan Mustafa writes: One meeting between Mohan Bhagwat and prominent Muslims cannot resolve issues that plague the two communities. But in an age of majoritarianism, the RSS chief is one person who can initiate and lead Hindutva’s perestroika
Sat, Oct 01, 2022September 12,2022 19:38:42 PM
Faizan Mustafa writes: Our obsession with the law as a solution to problems -- particularly religious and social problems -- is the real problem. In the context of both Kashi and Mathura, many Muslims and liberals relied too greatly on the Places of Worship Act
Tue, Sep 13, 2022August 31,2022 17:39:12 PM
Faizan Mustafa writes: A Muslim initiative to permit pooja at the maidan in Bengaluru would have been a fitting reply to those who want to take political advantage of people’s religious sentiments. Inter-religious disputes are best resolved by the faith communities themselves.
Thu, Sep 01, 2022July 04,2022 19:23:26 PM
Faizan Mustafa writes: Judges have been not only fair but also sensitive to Muslim causes. Muslim women in particular have had more success before judiciary than Hindu women
Tue, Jul 05, 2022April 18,2022 03:35:38 AM
Faizan Mustafa, Utkarsh Leo write: Loopholes in international law will make it difficult to hold Russia accountable. Diplomacy and sanctions appear the better bet.
Mon, Apr 18, 2022March 29,2022 18:58:57 PM
The Government of India's affidavit on Hindus as a minority in some states and Union Territories is consistent with the Constitution and Supreme Court judgments. Here is how
Wed, Mar 30, 2022March 16,2022 03:30:51 AM
Faizan Mustafa writes: It privileges discipline and control over liberty and diversity, exposes limits of essential practice doctrine
Sat, Mar 19, 2022February 14,2022 04:30:54 AM
The Uttarakhand CM has promised a uniform civil code for the state if BJP is voted back to power. A look at what the Constitution says about UCC, previous attempts to reform personal laws, and the way forward.
Tue, Feb 15, 2022December 07,2021 04:00:55 AM
🔴 Faizan Mustafa writes: Killing of Sri Lankan national in Pakistan highlights once again how the country's law must be reformed
Wed, Dec 08, 2021October 08,2021 19:20:42 PM
RSS chief is right to blame the British for dividing Hindus and Muslims. History provides ample evidence that point to a complex relationship of give and take
Sun, Oct 10, 2021