presumption of innocence
Indian Democracy at Risk: New Bill Threatens Political Rights by Equating Arrest with Guilt
Oct 31, 2025 11:41 am CST
A controversial new bill in India proposes automatic removal of ministers after 30 days in custody without trial, undermining democratic principles and the presumption of innocence. This analysis examines how the legislation could weaponize arrests for political purposes, disproportionately affect marginalized communities, and destabilize governance - all while contradicting Supreme Court precedents on due process.
Judge Allows Charlie Kirk's Alleged Shooter to Wear Civilian Clothes During High-Profile Murder Trial
Oct 28, 2025 01:56 pm CST
A Utah judge has ruled that Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk, can wear civilian clothes instead of prison attire during his trial to preserve the presumption of innocence. Robinson faces the death penalty if convicted of the September 10 shooting that occurred during a public event at a Utah university campus, further intensifying political divisions in an already polarized nation.
Opinion | How The Bill To Sack Jailed Ministers Turns Justice Into Performance Art
Sep 16, 2025 04:57 pm CST
In effect, the Bill creates a special class of litigants, of our elected Ministers, whose detention, if more than 39 days, will automatically trigger disqualification - inevitably guaranteeing that such cases will be treated as urgent matters.