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Saleem Wastik arrest in 1995 kidnap–murder sparks debate: due process, calm, and unity
Reports indicate that YouTuber Saleem Wastik, who identifies as “Ex-Muslim,” was arrested in connection with a 1995 kidnapping–murder case, prompting public debate and legal scrutiny. This analysis explains how India’s CrPC and IPC govern late-stage arrests, remand, and bail in serious offences, emphasizing the presumption of innocence and evidentiary rigor. It outlines why there is…
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Mumbai Harassment Arrest: Practical POSH Compliance and Cyber Evidence Guide for Safer Workplaces
A recent Mumbai workplace harassment arrest has spotlighted what truly keeps offices safe: credible POSH compliance, careful digital evidence preservation, and a culture that upholds dignity over divisive narratives. This analysis explains how the POSH Act interfaces with the IPC and IT Act, what the Internal Committee must do, and why confidentiality and due process…
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Amravati cyber-grooming arrest: Alarming exploitation of 180 minors—legal deep-dive and safeguards
A 19-year-old man in Amravati has been arrested for allegedly grooming and exploiting minors via fake social media profiles, with investigators reportedly assessing claims that up to 180 children were targeted. This analysis explains the grooming lifecycle, the status of any imagery as CSEM irrespective of consent, and how POCSO and the IT Act (including…
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A Cultural Curriculum for Judicial Reforms
A slew of judgements over various aspects of the Hindu society and culture in recent times have exposed the extent of the deracination of India’s judiciary. As always, I live on hope and optimism and hope that our judiciary might finally be cured of its cultural illiteracy. If not that, I hope that this curriculum…