I am atleast happy that the misuse of section 498A got some mainstream media attention, however, what should be the legal changes? The Indian judiciary mives slow, and 498A won't be repealed, but what are th changes?

From my opinion, these are the bare minimum issues that need to be touched upon. (And I am definitely not saying everything would be balanced, but definitely most of them make sense)

1. Hearing location:

Travelling to Jaunpur to attend a case while your work is at somewhere far off like Kanyakumari is ridiculous. (This is for any case to be honest). Law should operate under the principle "innocent until proven guilty". By that principle, the location must be at the defendant's place. Basically, the man should have the right to defend his case in his place of choice (ideally linked to his work). Even better, we should bring online hearings so that the courts are location agnostic. This would be the ideal solution.

The stress and cost of travelling 120 times between Jaunpur and Bangalore shouldn't be experienced by anyone.

There should also be a review of cases that stretch out for so many hearings. If the prosecution can't show up multiple times, or is just trying to draw the case out, warn once and dismiss next

2. Arresting vs restraining order:

The non-bailable part of the law seems to have been made with good intentions to protect the woman from the entire family of the husband. However, considering the changed circumstances, I believe something of a restraining order must be attached. If the relatives come within certain distance of the woman (apart from what's required for law), then it makes sense to slap them with charges. Instead of a blanket arrest for relatives, this should be done.

3. Bail conditions:

If there is no proof, then the defendant should be able to get a swift bail. Also, this is the area I don't know how to strike a real balance. The women misusing these cases have made a mockery of genuine cases, so I don't know how to strike a balance here.

4. Alimony gyidelines:

Have a clear number. What is the cost of sustenance? How much should the maintenance be? What is the alimony limit? Make sure that alimony is for properties acquired/used by the bus and-wife post marriage. There should be clear numbers here. Not having clear numbers would mean that judges and lawyers could collude to jack up the prices of the alimony, and play the game where they charge a bribe to reduce the alimony charge.. They win either way.

5. Punishment for perjury and false accusations.

The defendant should not be "required" to file a separate case. Basically, if the case is proven. Good, the punishment is served. If it isn't proven, there should also be a punishment. Jail time, compensation for all travels, legal fees etc are the bare minimum. This would deter people from filing false cases. The only downside I see here is if a lady has a genuine case, what if the witnesses are bought out, evidence is tampered and the witnesses are given a kickback from an out of court settlement. This needs more thought again, but false cases should have consequences.

6. Better legal assistance, and laws to prosecute the lawyers and judges.

Can't stress this enough. Even if you make a good, Balanced law, with the amount of corruption and under the table deals that go on, there will still be a way to misuse the law/ find a loophole. This needs to be sorted out first? How? Maybe you can tell me. I am not the legal expert.

Source: Bloomberg

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/justice-for-subhash-atul-a-tragic-tale-of-harassment-and-suicide-in-bengaluru/articleshow/116223818.cms

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Source: https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/headlines/3192590-nation-remembers-23-years-since-the-2001-parliament-attack

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/rbi-receives-bomb-threat-in-russian-language-warns-of-blowing-up-the-bank/articleshow/116273952.cms

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India's Position on the Russia-Ukraine War: A Delicate Balancing Act

When the Russia-Ukraine war began, many countries quickly picked sides. India, on the other hand, has stayed on its own path—trying to maintain its old relationship with Russia while keeping its connections with the West intact. It's not an easy balancing act, but it's one that reflects India's unique approach to foreign policy: making decisions based on what's best for India, rather than bowing to pressure from other powers.

Let’s take a closer look at how India is handling this tricky situation.

India and Russia: A Long-Standing Friendship

India and Russia go way back. In the 1970s, when India was facing a lot of heat from the West during the Bangladesh Liberation War, Russia stepped in to support India. Over the years, that bond has held strong, with Russia providing India with military support and using its veto power at the UN to protect India’s interests, particularly on issues like Kashmir.

This history is why India still values its relationship with Russia, even as the global landscape changes.

Why India Isn’t Taking Sides

When Russia invaded Ukraine, India didn’t join the chorus of condemnation. Instead, it abstained from voting on resolutions against Russia at the UN. This isn’t about indifference—India’s simply following its policy of "strategic autonomy." In other words, India makes decisions based on its own national interests, not because the West or anyone else tells it what to do.

India knows it can’t afford to lose Russia as an ally, but it also doesn’t want to isolate itself from the US and Europe. So, it’s walking a fine line, trying to maintain a balance between these competing powers.p

What’s Behind India’s Neutral Stance?

1. Military Ties

A lot of India’s defense equipment comes from Russia, and if the relationship with Russia were to fall apart, it could hurt India’s military capabilities. Keeping this partnership intact is crucial for India’s national security.

2. Energy Needs

With oil prices soaring because of the war, India has taken advantage of discounted Russian oil. This not only helps stabilize domestic inflation, but it also strengthens India’s position in the global energy market.

3. Russia’s UN Veto

Russia has helped India in the UN, blocking resolutions that could hurt India’s interests. This support is hard to replace, which is another reason India isn’t rushing to distance itself from Russia.

4. China’s Influence

Russia’s growing ties with China make things tricky for India. While India wants to preserve its relationship with Russia, it’s also cautious about Russia becoming too closely tied with China, which could shift the balance of power in Asia.

5. Regional Impact

The war has had ripple effects on food prices, inflation, and energy costs around the world. India, as a regional leader, needs to keep an eye on these issues while safeguarding its own economic interests.

Energy Strategy: Making the Most of the Crisis

One of the most interesting aspects of India’s response has been its energy strategy. As global oil prices have risen, India has turned to discounted Russian crude, helping to protect its economy from the rising costs. But India hasn’t just bought the oil—it’s refining it and sending the refined products back to the West. By doing this, India has managed to profit from the crisis, showing that it’s not just reacting to global events but making them work to its advantage.

Western Criticism and India’s Response

India’s neutral stance hasn’t gone unnoticed, especially by the US and Europe, who would have preferred India to take a harder line against Russia. But India has stuck to its position, with Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar emphasizing that India’s actions are based on national interests, not outside pressures.

At the same time, India has kept communication open with both Russia and the West, positioning itself as a potential mediator in the conflict.

India’s Potential Role in Peace Efforts

Prime Minister Modi made a powerful statement to Putin, saying, “This is not an era of war,” calling for peace and dialogue. India’s position as a trusted partner of both Russia and the West gives it the potential to mediate in the conflict, although that’s no easy task. With the war becoming more entrenched, it remains to be seen how much of a role India can play in bringing about peace.

Looking Ahead: India’s Strategy for the Future

The Russia-Ukraine war has highlighted the importance of India’s strategic autonomy. Going forward, India is likely to focus on:

Diversifying Defense Sources: India can’t be too dependent on one country for its defense needs, so diversifying its suppliers will be key.

Energy Security: Strengthening renewable energy and reducing reliance on global oil markets will be crucial for India’s future.

Geopolitical Flexibility: As the world divides between the US-led West and the China-Russia bloc, India will have to continue balancing its relationships carefully.

Conclusion

India’s decision to stay neutral in the Russia-Ukraine war is a testament to its interest-driven foreign policy. By avoiding taking sides, India has preserved its strategic autonomy and continued to play a key role in global affairs. Its relationship with Russia remains crucial, especially in areas like defense and diplomacy, but India is also making the most of new opportunities, like energy trade, to strengthen its global position.

In a world where the lines between global powers are increasingly blurred, India’s ability to stay balanced will be a major factor in shaping its future—and the future of global diplomacy.

Most of the Indian media is down in the dump, but I never expected such a headline by FPJ on the front freaking page. Your opinion, guys?

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In my latest blog post I analyze from open source data, losses from terrorism in Kashmir vs two of Pakistan's provinces - Baluchistan and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

This post weas necessitated by a lot of self flagellation and defensiveness I come across w.r.t. Kashmir - namely that the situation is out of control, governance failure, army failure etc. I have analyzed that in some detail in a previous blog post on Kashmir, including being critical of policy decisions and lapses in governance and concluded that the insurgency is under control and unsustainable for Pakistan. To the best of my knowledge however, while militancy in Pakistan is reported, no one has done a simple comparison of
data between Kashmir and militancy affected parts of Pak, so I did it.

In summary, Pak is far worse. Not just in the numbers killed, but the effectiveness of the
Pak army in controlling it (kill ratios). I also point out discrepancies in numbers from Pak.
Even Karachi lost more people from terrorism than Kashmir.

It validates a post I made earlier that financial compulsions and the need to have a large portion of the Pak army on counter insurgency had led the Pak army to agree to a ceasefire on the LOC in Jan 21, at a time when the Indian army was under pressure from China in Ladakh and militant groups needed the Pak army to revive terrorism in Kashmir after the abrogation of article 370.

https://rpdeans.blogspot.com/2024/12/pakistans-terrorism-problem.html

In regards to the recent case, women on twox, askindianwomen and other subs are calling him misogynistic and incel. They did highlight some key words of women being killed in the future and everything. A lot of it is true but they are deliberately missing out the full part.

In the so called letter of mail to milords, Atul mentions killing of women and everything. Did anyone pay attention to his language? He used the words "will" not "should".

Examples: He mentioned husbands getting cuckold and all.

India "will" be full of cuckold husbands who will see their wives having sex with their boyfriends in fear of losing their hard earned life in biased Indian courts. I guess that will be progressive enough for you Mr. Moondust. And you t' is not happening already? (We sort of have these cases already where a cheating wife still got alimony, He didn't call for that but said this will happen)

Example: He mentioned killing of babies and foeticide.

India "will" become a country of baby killers with more irresponsible women aborting babies. India was known for killing baby girls but now it is going to be killer of baby boys too. Congratulations for achieving equality. When America has course corrected, You have lead India onto a horrible path.

Example: He said he will kill 100s of his son for his father

https://www.timesnownews.com/bengaluru/bengaluru-techie-atul-subhashs-goodbye-letter-to-4-year-old-son-can-sacrifice-100-like-you-for-my-father-article-116216983

He also said he would sacrifice 1000s of himself for his son but they don't mention that.

Also if you mention that women are raped daily and such. Please verify the stats again. Married males suicide every 6 minutes while a woman is raped every 10 minutes. If you pull the stats married male suicide> married female suicide+ dowry+ rapes (yes all the unreported ones too).

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lansea/article/PIIS2772-3682(23)00125-7/fulltext

NHRC 2021 (only 6% of women below 49 ever been raped) https://imgur.com/a/ps0apbK

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Source:https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/after-hyderabad-chandigarh-dosanjh-asked-to-keep-alcohol-drugs-off-playlist/articleshow/116269862.cms

The amount of bigotry in the women of those subreddit would be close to a Googol

All of them defending that worthless Woman

They didn't even pay attention to what that guy said in this more than an hour long video and only focused on what he wrote.

The women of that subreddit are a shame to the good women on India

Source: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/mujiburs-joy-bangla-ceases-to-be-national-slogan-for-bangladesh-7232810