CommunalismDemolitions Undermine the NationDemolition seems to be their way of ‘Building the Nation’. Dr. Ram PuniyaniJul 27, 2026
IndiaLaw and Loophole: When Law Becomes a WeaponIn polarized societies, legislation is crafted with deliberate ‘architectural loopholes’ to facilitate selective application, transforming law into a tool of systemic disadvantage. Shafeeq R. MahajirJul 19, 2026
IndiaIndia’s Treaty Obligations and Minority Inclusiveness: The Paradox of Legislative InactionWhere there is no inconsistency between an international norm and domestic law, and where there is a void in domestic law, international conventions must be regarded in judicial construction Shafeeq R. MahajirJun 21, 2026
PoliticsNationalist Exclusion: Electoral Revision and the Crisis of Citizenship in India“Liberal democracy requires not only individual rights but fair terms of inclusion for minority groups.” – Will Kymlicka Dr. Khwaja Md AfrozJun 20, 2026
CommunalismDefective Legislative Drafting and Curative Public Participation: The 2005 Communal Violence Bill & the Unfinished Task of Protecting India’s MinoritiesA law intended to prevent communal violence must be designed for the worst-case scenario rather than the best, focusing on institutional independence and preventive intervention. Shafeeq R. MahajirJun 16, 2026
LawThe Jurisprudence of Hurt Religious Sentiments and Wounded FeelingsA thorn by any other name still draws blood. The jurisprudence of hurt religious sentiments, applied asymmetrically, is not law. It is armament. Shafeeq R. MahajirJun 15, 2026
OpinionCow-Beef Politics Coming full circle in IndiaAs Cow-Beef Politics comes full circle, there are no buyers for the cow progeny. Muslims have collectively decided not to sacrifice these animals for Eid Dr. Ram PuniyaniJun 3, 2026
OpinionInclusive Protection vs. Exclusivist Destruction: Bollards in America, Bulldozers in IndiaA state that invests in bollards to prevent violence values life. A state that deploys bulldozers to raze the historic and sacred spaces of its minority citizens has abandoned the idea of justice. Shafeeq R. MahajirMay 30, 2026
IndiaTo the Cockroach Janta Party: Yes, We Are Cockroaches With No SpineThe Cockroach Janta Party punches at a judge who has no IT cell, no enforcement directorate, and no prime-time anchors. The movement feels radical without being risky. A MoidMay 21, 2026
RightsFor India’s minorities, the Constitution is a promise deferredAre constitutional promises reduced to mere paper-thin illusions for Indian Minorities especially Muslims and Christians? Gulam Ahmad RazaMay 20, 2026
LawThe FCRA amendment 2026 for minority NGOs is an administrative weapon designed for total asset seizureUnder the guise of transparency, the proposed bill introduces “automatic cessation” and a “Designated Authority” to permanently confiscate schools, hospitals, and land built by minority organizations to serve marginalized communities. The Rift TeamApr 5, 2026
LawSambhal Mosque Verdict: A thwart to Selective GovernanceBy demanding the resignation of officials who treat worship as an inherent threat, the Allahabad High Court has exposed the deepening rot of selective administrative intimidation. Mohd SaudMar 15, 2026