The article was originally published in The Quint. Read here. Many pandemics-related RTI appeals, including those filed under ‘threat to life & liberty’ aren’t being prioritised. The Modi government has ‘gagged’ the Parliament from asking questions during the upcoming Monsoon Session. Though, after a massive hue and cry, it has allowed unstarred questions (which can be answered…
The article was originally published in The Logical Indian. Read here. Lavasa had opposed giving ‘clean chit’ to PM Modi and HM Amit Shah in the 2019 General Elections for model code violations. Later his family members were subjected to investigations by ED and IT Department. Govt rejected RTI filed by Saurav Das on behalf of The…
The article was originally published in The Logical Indian. Read here. Lalit Modi, currently residing in London is wanted by Indian investigative agencies on several charges of corruption and money laundering. RTI filed by Saurav Das on behalf of The Logical Indian reveals that a request for CBI probe against him is pending for 3 years with…
The article was originally published in The Wire. Read here. As it happens, there is no overarching framework of rules to prevent news channels from airing untruths and indulging in sensationalism even over sensitive subjects. Note: This article contains mentions of suicide. On June 18, the National Human Rights Commission, after hearing my complaint alleging sensationalisation…