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From Rule to Exception: UAPA and the Death of Bail Jurisprudence
Summary The article argues that Section 43D(5) of the UAPA has eroded India’s foundational “bail is the rule” principle. Using the Delhi High Court’s denial of bail to Sharjeel Imam and others in the 2020 riots case, the author criticizes the court for a narrow
Beyond Synthesis: A Review of Epsita Haldar’s ‘Reclaiming Karbala’
Summary In Reclaiming Karbala, Epsita Haldar challenges traditional views on religious modernization and cultural formation among Bengali Muslims. She argues that they developed a unique form of modernity by embracing “productive ambivalence,” navigating cultural and religious tensions without a “facile synthesis.” The book demonstrates how
Unveiling legal coercion : Imposing uniformity without a uniform civil code
Summary The article discusses the challenge of marriage registration for minority communities, particularly Muslims, in Delhi due to administrative gaps in the legal system. It highlights how the absence of a simple registration process under a secular law like the Delhi Order forces Muslim couples
Ashes and Azaan: North East Delhi, 2020
Summary The report “Ashes and Azaan: North East Delhi, 2020” is a personal account by Farhin Afza detailing a visit to North East Delhi in February 2020, following the violence. The author describes witnessing the destruction of Masjid-e-Furqania and its adjoining madrasa in Brijpuri, which
Decriminalizing Faith: Muslim Identity and the Weaponization of Law in India
Summary In India, Muslim identity faces increasing legal scrutiny, as laws like the UAPA and Waqf amendments are perceived as tools for exclusion rather than minority protection. This has led to widespread discrimination, affecting religious practices, housing, and businesses. Communal violence surged by a startling
A Fast of Dedication and Defiance: The Politicisation of Ramadan
Summary Ramadan, a sacred period for Muslims, has historically and continues to be politicized in India, moving from devotion to a time marked by hostility and systematic antagonism. Authorities and vigilante groups surveil mosques, disrupt prayers, and promote economic boycotts, weaponizing religious identity. This criminalization
