Faizan Mustafa

Uniform Civil Code may leave Muslim women worse offSubscriber Only

April 02,2026 06:17:39 AM

A truly effective UCC would be one that incorporates the best pro-women provisions from all personal laws

From UGC equity regulations to Article 370 and CBI – how the Supreme Court decided on stay ordersSubscriber Only

February 03,2026 16:14:49 PM

The Court’s stance on various stay petitions reflects its need to preserve legislative autonomy, public order, and constitutional equilibrium. Yet, in some cases, the argument can be made that a stay order could have enhanced people’s trust in its authority and independence

Muttaqi’s visit to Deoband: Red carpet, red flagSubscriber Only

October 18,2025 06:49:13 AM

Signals sent by Taliban Minister’s visit have disappointed many in the country

There was no need for D Y Chandrachud to speak on Babri Masjid nowSubscriber Only

September 30,2025 19:21:43 PM

The former CJI's recent reference to the erection of Babri Masjid as the ‘fundamental act of desecration’ has reopened old wounds. Let us not go down that road again

SC’s interim order offers no relief from several problematic provisions of Waqf lawSubscriber Only

September 16,2025 08:00:09 AM

The biggest setback to the petitioners was on waqf by user. The Court found the abolition of such a waqf perfectly justified on the ground that a lot of government lands have been encroached upon.

Bills to remove arrested ministers: First, autonomy for ED, CBISubscriber Only

August 21,2025 06:52:55 AM

Bills seeking to remove ministers facing criminal charges are vulnerable to misuse, can serve partisan interests

Jagdeep Dhankhar, a very political Vice PresidentSubscriber Only

July 22,2025 20:47:32 PM

As governor and V-P, he appeared more partisan than his office demanded. And his battle with judiciary also casts a shadow

Supreme Court’s judgment on Tamil Nadu governor: Why governors are so partial to the CentreSubscriber Only

April 08,2025 21:30:40 PM

Governors behave in this manner because they have no security of tenure. Let us give them some security of tenure like judges, and they would act more independently

UP Police on Eid prayers: Contrary to Hindu scriptures, against Constitution, lawsSubscriber Only

April 01,2025 18:50:50 PM

On the one hand, without fearing the tag of “appeasement”, the Centre announced Saugat-e-Modi (gift) on the occasion of Eid for lakhs of Muslims. On the other hand, Muslims were told not to pray even on the rooftops of their houses or for a few minutes on roads in front of mosques. Is there a communication gap between the Centre and UP police?

Mohan Bhagwat’s exaggeration: Ram Temple consecration was not Independence DaySubscriber Only

January 16,2025 16:11:46 PM

The RSS chief is right that not all our dreams came true after August 15, 1947. But the struggle that led up to it, and the many sacrifices made, make it the most important day in our history

Who selects the university Vice-Chancellor?Subscriber Only

January 08,2025 06:52:38 AM

Our universities need a versatile leader, not just a teacher. VCs, the most visible symbols of the system are to be appointed strictly per the UGC regulations. Not surprisingly, political expediency and not merit at times decide the choice

Faizan Mustafa writes: Why liberals and minorities need to value Mohan Bhagwat’s wordsSubscriber Only

December 24,2024 19:38:21 PM

In today’s atmosphere of hate and bigotry, the RSS chief is probably the only person who, through his massive influence over the masses and government, can restore sanity, tolerance and accommodation.

Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav’s comments do not behove the office of a judgeSubscriber Only

December 13,2024 07:08:20 AM

The Supreme Court says so. A judge is not supposed to express views on political matters. Let the law and not the ideological leanings of judges determine the outcome of cases

Constitution is steeped in India’s civilisational values — but it’s not stuck in the pastSubscriber Only

November 29,2024 04:25:17 AM

The assertion that the Constitution has no intrinsic value and decoloniality is imperative to prevent the decimation of what remains of ‘Bharat’s indigeneity’ is too sweeping

Faizan Mustafa on Supreme Court’s AMU verdict: Minority institutions are not just for minoritiesSubscriber Only

November 09,2024 02:00:23 AM

Supreme Court has pierced the veil of legislative uncertainty to lay out criteria to recognise minority institutions

With UP Madarsa verdict, Supreme Court upholds positive secularismSubscriber Only

November 06,2024 04:20:32 AM

It reads minority rights alongside the right to equality and right to education

With Section 6A verdict, Supreme Court upholds fraternitySubscriber Only

November 01,2024 01:30:51 AM

The verdict must be read in Assam's political and cultural context. It has done well not to give in to narrow idea of citizenship

Faizan Mustafa writes: UP’s anti-conversion law will create social disharmonySubscriber Only

August 18,2024 16:00:04 PM

There has been scarcely any informed debate on the efficacy of laws against religious conversion. Any such conversations have been part of a narrative based on the bogey of Hindus losing their majority.

Faizan Mustafa writes: Does Supreme Court verdict strengthen the argument for a caste census?Subscriber Only

August 01,2024 18:35:06 PM

The majority of six judges in Davinder Singh have rejected notion of homogeneity within SCs and STs, asserted no one sub-group can avail an entire quota. However, in terms of social impact, the judgment has unintentionally strengthened the Opposition’s argument

Expert Explains: Takeaways from SC verdict in favour of Assam man in citizenship caseSubscriber Only

July 16,2024 07:04:19 AM

The Supreme Court's judgment will alleviate the anxieties of many people who, following the enactment of The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, and the proposal to have a nationwide National Register of Citizens (NRC), are worried about minor spelling mistakes in their and their parents’ names.

Why it’s important not to turn judges into priests, and courts into templesSubscriber Only

July 11,2024 15:09:27 PM

Should religions be subjected to constitutional morality and rationality? This author has consistently said that courts should not behave like clergy. It is not the judiciary’s job to reform religions. Constitutional morality is a laudable goal but we are not yet ready for it

Faizan Mustafa writes on Patna High Court reservation ruling: An overemphasis on meritSubscriber Only

June 21,2024 20:34:12 PM

Striking down expansion of reservation is in line with Supreme Court rulings. But 50 per cent ceiling appears selective

The people have spoken: New government must prioritise diversity, constitutionalism and federalismSubscriber Only

June 10,2024 07:15:20 AM

There is no unity without diversity and an organised and meaningful diversity is unsustainable without unity.

Faizan Mustafa writes: Why the Calcutta High Court decision on OBC reservation for Muslims raises questionsSubscriber Only

May 26,2024 12:55:14 PM

Since the High Court had gone into the details of the functioning of the BC Commission, it should have done a similar dissection of its recommendations in respect of non-Muslim castes and examined whether public hearings were held, the inadequacy of representation examined

SC verdict on Newsclick shows adherence to due process is much more than a procedural requirementSubscriber Only

May 17,2024 07:19:43 AM

It involves the right to fairness, reasonableness, justness and non-arbitrariness