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The Hindu
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- The Hindu
Letters to The Editor — August 15, 2025
Reflections on August 15 On Independence Day, I wonder whether we are truly free. We broke the chains of colonialism, yet we forged new ones: corruption that has seeped into the system making it rotten; injustice that spares the powerful; the divisions of caste and religion, and the silent suffering of the poor. Women still fight for safety and millions still sleep hungry. Our freedom fighters dreamed of dignity, equality and unity but speeches and parades cannot hide how far we are from that dream. True independence will come to us only when justice is swift, opportunities are equal, and no Indian lives in fear. Until then, August 15 is not just a celebration. It is a reminder that the fight for real freedom is not over. Hemashree, Bengaluru Lessons from the West The Data Point, 'Before tackling stray dogs issue, India must count them properly' (Opinion page, August 13), has pertinent data. Last year when I was travelling in western Europe, I did not spot a single stray dog on any street. In Switzerland, most people have pet dogs and great care is taken to ensure that no one is disturbed when the pet travels with the owner on public transportation systems such as trams, trains and buses. We have much to learn from the West. Vijaya Segara Ramsait, Courtallam, Tamil Nadu Workers' strike It is most unfortunate that the Tamil Nadu government has not been able to solve the problems of the conservancy workers, despite days of protest, and has resorted to forcibly vacating and detaining the protesting workers. It is ironic that the demand of the conservancy workers for permanency has not been considered by the ruling DMK government despite this being a part of its election promise. The authorities cannot ask the workers, who have been directly engaged by the Corporation, to go and work under contractors. The Supreme Court, as early as 1985, in the Food Corporation case, made it clear that the march of law is from contract labour to direct labour and not the other way. The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act 1970 was meant for regulating and ultimately abolishing contract labour. Courts and politicians keep saying that the Constitution is a living instrument meant for emancipating the weaker sections. But not only are promises not kept, they are being forgotten. N.G.R. Prasad, Chennai
The Hindu
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- The Hindu
Bombay High Court to hear plea alleging threats to north Indians by Raj Thackeray, MNS
A criminal writ petition has been filed on Thursday in the Bombay High Court against the Maharashtra government, the Mumbai Commissioner of Police, the Election Commission, and MNS chief Raj Thackeray. The petition filed by Sunil Shukla, national president of the Uttar Bhartiya Vikas Sena, a political party, alleges that he and the north Indian community in Maharashtra have been subjected to repeated incidents of hate speech, targeted violence, and serious threats to their lives and liberty. 'Over the past few months, the petitioner has been subjected to grave threats, harassment, and physical intimidation, purely because of his political identity and advocacy for north Indian rights. The situation has reached an alarming stage, with public calls to violence and actual physical assaults following thereafter,' the plea read. He cites multiple instances, including an October 6, 2024, attack at his office in Andheri, allegedly by 30 MNS supporters, and a Gudi Padwa rally on March 30, 2025, where Mr. Thackeray allegedly incited violence against Hindi-speaking residents. Following the Gudi Padwa speech, the petition documents multiple incidents of violence against Hindi-speaking individuals, including a bank manager, a security guard, and bank staff, which were reported by various news outlets in early April 2025. Mr. Shukla states that he has received numerous threats, including phone calls and messages, to 'eliminate' him. The petition also mentions threats received through phone calls and messages in April 2025 by two MNS associates, Mahindra Manji Bhanushali and Avinash Anant Jadhav. The petition includes a timeline of complaints filed by him with various authorities, alleging a lack of action. He has sent email complaints to the DGP, the Commissioner of Police-Mumbai, the Home Minister, and the Governor of Maharashtra on October 9 and 16, 2024, the petition said. He has also submitted a written complaint to the Chief Minister on October 17, 2024. He also sent a complaint to the Governor, Union Home Minister, the Election Commission, the Maharashtra government, and the Commissioner of Police on July 10, 2025, expressing frustration over the lack of action. The petition states that after exhausting all remedies and not receiving a reply, Mr. Shukla filed a Special Leave Petition before the Supreme Court on April 15, 2025. The Supreme Court, in an order dated August 4, 2025, directed Mr. Shukla to approach the Bombay High Court, leading to the filing of the present petition. The petition seeks police protection for the petitioner and his family and the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) against Mr. Thackeray.
Time of India
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- Time of India
Can't ignore Pahalgam while deciding on J&K statehood: Supreme court
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Thursday sought the Centre's response to a petition seeking restoration of statehood to Jammu & Kashmir, but said such a decision could not be taken without considering prevailing gro-und situation and incidents like Pahalgam, where terrorists had killed 26 people in cold blood on April 22. Senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, appearing for Zahoor Ahmed Bhat, said that the judgment of SC's 5-judge bench led by then CJI and comprising current CJI B R Gavani had on December 11, 2023, upheld the Centre's decision to scrap Article 370 that gave special status to J&K and the bifurcation of the state into two UTs - J&K and Ladakh on the basis of SG Tushar Mehta'a categorical "restoration of statehood shall take place at the earliest and as soon as possible" assurance. After more than one and half years, statehood had not been restored, Sankaranarayan said. Mehta said elections to the assembly of J&K had been held, as was promised in 2023 to the apex court. "SC is aware of the peculiar situation prevailing in J&K. Several aspects have to be taken into consideration before a decision on granting statehood to J&K can be taken. This is not the time (for petitioners) to muddy the waters," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Get Premium SCO plots at an offer price till 31st August Microtek Grandfront, Gurugram Undo The CJI Gavai-led bench agreed with the SG. "One has to take into consideration the ground realities prevailing in J&K. The Pahalgam incident cannot be ignored," the bench said, and asked the Centre to file its response to the statehood demand in eight weeks. In the Dec 2023 judgment, the five-judge bench had recorded: "The solicitor general stated that the statehood of Jammu & Kashmir will be restored (except for the carving out of Union Territory of Ladakh). In view of the statement we do not find it necessary to determine whether the reorganisation of the State of Jammu & Kashmir into two Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir is permissible under Article 3 of the Constitution. " "However, we uphold the validity of the decision to carve out the Union Territory of Ladakh in view of Article 3(a) read with Explanation I which permits forming a Union Territory by separation of a territory from any state. We direct that steps shall be taken by Election Commission of India to conduct elections to the legislative assembly of Jammu & Kashmir constituted under Section 14 of the Reorganisation Act by 30 September 2024. Restoration of statehood shall take place at the earliest and as soon as possible," the five-judge bench had said.
