Implications of Trial in Absentia and Concerns over Expanded Detention in Police Custody

First, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath discusses the major changes introduced by the new criminal laws and the concerns that they raise.

Next, Indian Express’ Sohini Ghosh explains why the Gujarat police and the state BJP are in a predicament over a cake-cutting incident (17:00).

And in the end, we provide an update on the stampede in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, which has resulted in the deaths of at least 116 people (24:44).

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