Poorna Ravishankar

In this insightful discussion, Shahrukh Alam, a seasoned Supreme Court lawyer, Poorna Ravishankar, a constitutional expert and advocate for marginalized rights, and Meera Velayudhan, a feminist scholar, delve into the troubling case of Umar Khalid and others imprisoned without trial under UAPA. They explore the systemic judicial challenges in high-profile bail rejections while critiquing the intersection of politics and justice. Their conversation shifts to the delicate balance Southern leaders navigate between secularism and community identity amidst a politically charged climate.