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Why Special and Local Laws also need to be reformed

Reforms to Indian criminal laws have become a causa celebre. Bills tabled recently amend the IPC, CrPC and IEA, but overlook SLLs, which are key to the criminal justice system. 39.9% of cognisable offences registered in 2021 were under SLLs. SLLs have given rise to debates on state power of…

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete at 2024 Paris Paralympics

Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete at the Paris Paralympics in 2024 under a neutral flag, after sports officials voted against an outright ban.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 30, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 584

As the war enters its 584th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 2023

'Extremely detrimental': council joins fight against quarry expansion

'It will destroy that village and community'.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 3, 2023

Explained | Sedition ‘repealed’, death penalty for mob lynching: the new Bills to overhaul criminal laws

We examine the three new criminal law bills introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 11, which seek to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860; the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

The Hindu · Aug 11, 2023

'Ready for another fight': appeal on Martins Creek Quarry expansion

A controversial expansion to the Martins Creek Quarry could be back on the table after Daracon filed an appeal with the NSW Land and Environment Court.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 11, 2023

Cerebral palsy federation at odds with PCI over Para Asiad list

NEW DELHI: The Cerebral Palsy Sports Federation of India (CPSFI), the governing body for promotion and development of sports for people affected with cerebral palsy in India, is at odds with the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) over a list of athletes selected by CPSFI and sent to the PCI…

The Times of India · Aug 9, 2023

Court backs green light on Narrabri coal mine expansion

Climate activists say a court's decision to dismiss their bid to stop Whitehaven's Narrabri coal mine expansion was "out of step with community expectations".

AAP · Jul 5, 2023

Edgy or insensitive? The Paralympics TikTok account sparks a debate

People are slamming the account for what they see as mocking Para athletes. But those behind it, and some featured on it, say it's an important tool for increasing visibility and understanding.

WEKU · Apr 24, 2023

Paralympics chief hails unity on ban of Russian and Belarusian competitors

International Paralympics Committee (IPC) supremo Andrew Parsons hailed the solidarity of his organisation over the ban imposed on Russian and Belarusian competitors in international para events following the outbreak of war in Ukraine in 2022.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 15, 2023