Counterview

By A Representative  Mujahid Nafees, convener of the Minority Coordination Committee (Gujarat) and a petitioner in a Waqf-related case before the Supreme Court, has written to Attorney General of India R. Venkataramani seeking consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for his recent remarks against the judiciary.   In his letter dated April 21, Nafees accused Dubey, the Lok Sabha MP from Godda (Jharkhand), of making "derogatory and scandalizing" statements against the Supreme Court, which allegedly undermine public confidence in the judiciary. The complaint cites Dubey’s interview with ANI on April 19, where he reportedly said, "In this country, only and only the Supreme Court is responsible for inciting religious wars" and accused the Court of "taking the country towards anarchy."  

Counterview Desk  On April 9, Gulfisha Fatima marked five years in prison under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). She was arrested for her involvement in protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). During her time in Tihar Jail, Gulfisha has written poetry that reflects themes of resistance, memory, and defiance. 

By Harsh Thakor*  Eight suspected members of the banned CPI (Maoist) group were killed in an encounter with security forces in the Lugu Hills area of Bokaro district, Jharkhand, on April 21, 2025. The operation was conducted by a joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), including the 209 Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), and the Jharkhand Police.

By Raj Kumar Sinha*  The Earth was formed about 4.6 billion years ago. Life evolved on Earth about 4.6 billion years ago. However, the Earth has been in crisis since humans registered their name and became its owner. They refused to accept that as humans, they are also a part of nature. Humans and nature are complementary to each other. Their companionship and cooperation alone can make the Earth green and beautiful.

By Rajiv Shah  This is what happened several months ago. A teenager living in the housing society where I reside was sent to Australia to study at a university in Sydney with much fanfare. The parents, whom I often met as part of a group, would tell us how easily the boy got his admission with the help of "some well-meaning friends," adding that they had obtained an education loan to ensure he could study at a graduate school.

By Dr Palla Trinadha Rao  The L.N.D. Peta Gram Panchayat (GP), situated in Polavaram Mandal of Eluru District, Andhra Pradesh, has emerged as the focal point of a complex legal and administrative discourse concerning its continued classification as a Scheduled Area. Originally part of the erstwhile West Godavari District, this Gram Panchayat has undergone significant structural and demographic shifts over the years, giving rise to questions about the applicability of Scheduled Area provisions in its current context. 

By Amandeep Kaur, Sumit Kumar, S.P. Singh*  The importance of rural non-farm sector notwithstanding, some issues concerning the sector are constantly under scrutiny, such as types of jobs, alternate opportunities, and changes in economic status after employment. The evolving nature of the rural sector also suggests that simply being employed in rural non-farm sector is insufficient for evaluating rural livelihoods; the quality and sustainability of employment are equally important. Those engaged in rural non-farm activities face various challenges including the seasonal and irregular nature of jobs, low wages, informal and insecure job opportunities, lack of health and unemployment insurance, and jobs without clear employer-employee relationship (Binswanger‐Mkhize, 2012; Jha, 2006; Lanjouw & Shariff, 2004; Start, 2001).