Virginity test in the Valley

The Supreme Court banned the two-finger test in 2013, but states like J&K still haven’t adopted the Centre’s new guidelines It’s a cold February day and it’s a cold table. Sixteen-year-old Abda is asked to lie down on it. She must do as she’s told. There are people standing around her. One person rolls her […]

JURY OUT ON THE FOUR JUDGES?

The Honourable Four may have compromised reason in their state of anguish and frustration The tsunami of the open revolt in Supreme Court is yet to ebb. The landmark presser on January 12 by four judges continues to divide public opinion. Much revered Justice Chelameswar is senior-most among the rebellious quartet and number two in the apex court. He […]

POOR: CASUALTY OF AADHAAR

Social scientist Khera discusses the media’s ‘propagandist coverage’ of Aadhaar, damage to the public distribution system and her faith in the Supreme Court The Supreme Court on Tuesday, March 13, extended the March 31 deadline for linking various services to UIDAI’s Aadhaar. A five-judge constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, is hearing a bunch of […]