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In-house Legal Counsel. Indian. Atheist. Democracy, Human Rights and Civil Liberties. LLM - King’s London.

Bengaluru/Singapore
Joined October 2023
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Look at what WikiLeaks had to say back in April 2014, just before Modi came to power. We were warned.
US embassy: #Modi is 'now using caste/class resentments within #Hinduism to tighten his grip' wikileaks.org/plusd/cables/0… #india #bjp2014
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I hope a good coalition with the Arab parties brings peace in the middle east. Next is the orange buffoon on 3 Nov. Albeit, he will remain the POTUS for all 4 years as per American law, his powers and gobbledygook speeches would be largely curtailed.
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Losing an election is not grounds for asylum. Yet the Trump Administration is giving Flávio Bolsonaro safe haven in the United States. In Brazil, he is under investigation for alleged corruption, money laundering and currency evasion, and was ordered to surrender his passports. The Trump Administration owes Congress answers on its role helping Bolsonaro flee Brazil in contravention of Brazilian law. apnews.com/article/brazil-fl…
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A minor boy - son of a judge was over-speeding in a Benz car and killed a man riding a scooter. The judge presumably used his influence with the police and got only minor charges filed against him and got the son off on station bail. Home minister of Kerala got involved.
As Home Minister, I have no hesitation in acknowledging a lapse when the police get something wrong. In the Cheranalloor case, the initial police response was inadequate. Action will be taken against the officers responsible, and the investigation is now being handled by the District Crime Branch. Whether the accused is a judge’s son or anyone else, the law must apply equally. We will also do everything possible to support the family of Jayabalakrishnan, who lost his life. Justice cannot depend on status, wealth or influence.
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Instagram removes the reel posted on LiveLaw's official page about the ECI's affidavit in the #SupremeCourt. The reel, which was only an explanation of the ECI's version, was removed by Instagram saying, "We received a legal request to restrict this content". There is no explanation how the reel (instagram.com/reel/De_dnDnOW…) violated any law. @instagram @Meta The same video is available on YouTube - youtube.com/watch?v=OuEYr-bY…
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Centre tells Supreme Court that India has one of the lowest cost of medicines in the world during the hearing of the matter about huge markups in MRP of medicines. Bench: Don't go into lowest cost. Then we will also have to talk about low per capita income and many other things in India.
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J Mehta: you are only talking about commerce, economic policy. Don't weigh patients against commerce.
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Everyone’s time will come. So will Modi’s and Shah’s.
🚨 FLÁVIO BOLSONARO’s passport has been SEIZED by the Brazilian Federal Police to prevent him from leaving Brazil while he is under INVESTIGATION for ALLEGED CRIMES.
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Modi takes sides openly and then thinks everyone considers him a friend just because he calls them their friend on X. He thinks world leaders are naive and uneducated like him and nobody is aware of what he does inside India. India’s position has never been this weak.
Heartiest congratulations to my dear friend, President Lula, on his remarkable re-election victory. I look forward to working closely with him to further deepen and expand the multifaceted India-Brazil Strategic Partnership. Together, we will continue to strengthen our cooperation across diverse sectors, advance the shared priorities of the Global South and work towards a more inclusive, equitable and sustainable world. @LulaOficial
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After Netanyahu loses today, he will call the next Israeli PM as his brother and friend.
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UN Commission of Inquiry: "Israel has committed war crimes & the crimes against humanity of extermination, persecution, torture, rape & other forms of sexual violence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, intentionally targeting Palestinian civilians." ohchr.org/sites/default/file…
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If this is true Malabar Gold should be penalised heavily for fraud.
🚨SHOCKING - FIR against Malabar: A man walked into a Malabar Gold showroom in Bilaspur with a simple request: exchange his old 22-carat HUID-hallmarked bracelet. The staff ran it through their XRF machine. Once. Twice. Three times. Every reading came back the same: 20 carat. They even told him the hallmark didn’t exist. He called the local jeweller who had sold him the bracelet. The jeweller walked in, confirmed the HUID, and asked them to test it again. Same machine. Same bracelet. Same room. This time an employee adjusted something on the machine. Suddenly the reading flipped to 916 - pure 22 carat. The jeweller recorded everything. The Sarafa Association arrived. Police registered an FIR against the showroom manager and the machine operator. The machine and DVR were seized. This wasn’t a small local shop. This was Malabar Gold “the chain that advertises trust, purity, and BIS standards across India”. One bracelet. Two readings. An 8% gap in gold value. And the only thing that changed was who was watching. If a hallmarked piece can magically lose two carats the moment a customer wants to exchange it, and magically regain them the moment someone pushes back, what exactly is the machine testing? Customers don’t walk into Malabar expecting a calibration error that only appears when they’re selling gold. They walk in expecting the purity printed on their receipt. The FIR is real. The readings are on record. The machine was seized. Malabar still hasn’t explained why the same piece of gold needed a “setting” before it became 22 carat again. Until they do, this isn’t a machine glitch. It’s a business model.
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Serbian students overthrowing Vučić is an extraordinary achievement. In 2024, they began protesting. In 2025, they transformed a protest movement into civil dissidence. In 2026, they became a political party — and 2 months later, crushed a corrupt state-entrenched authoritarian.
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Celebrations have erupted in the streets of Serbia's capital Belgrade, after long-standing leader Aleksandar Vučić admitted defeat to a student-led protest movement in snap parliamentary elections. Read more: bbc.in/4BwV5ga
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LULA.
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Serbia's student-led movement declares victory in parliamentary elections, ending 14 years in power for Aleksandar Vucic's right-wing populist party. u.afp.com/SyJJ
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Not having to care about politics in your country and the world and not being bothered about who is in the government would mean that you were born into some sort of privilege. Do not assume everyone was as lucky as you.
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The tragedy of our times is that food has become content, Waste has become entertainment Hunger has become someone else's problem. 💔 Humanity deserves better. 🙏 #savefood
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Fort Kochi is a hidden gem in India. Fort Kochi had many Jews who returned to Israel after Israel was formed. It also has a Dutch cemetery. You would see many houses with nameplates with Portuguese surnames. Best food. European style streets and buildings.
Really enjoyed the Pork Ham, Sausage and Bacon breakfast at #Kashiartcafe in #fortKochi KASHI IS the Japanese word for “CONFECTIONARY” sweets, pastry and Candy, this place features great food and beautiful art work. Some jokers will try and divide you, now you know better. LOVE
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Devi retweeted
The last Jewish woman of Kochi entrusted her shop, adorned with the Star of David, to her Muslim caretaker. It'll take your ilk another 100 years to understand what Kerala is.
Replying to @RishiJoeSanu
Do you allow Israel flags and pro Israel art in public installations and cafes? Do you support it?
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