The Supreme Court seems to have developed a very curious relationship with the Preamble of the Constitution. At times, it is treated as holy scripture, waved triumphantly to remind citizens of their secular duty. At other times, it is shoved into a dark corner, conveniently forgotten when its

In the aftermath of the 2008 Malegaon blast case—and the recent acquittals of all the accused after nearly 15 years—the nation is confronted with uncomfortable questions. Chief among them: Was this explosive case, and the broader narrative of “saffron terror,” less about justice and more about politics? Emerging evidence and whistleblower accounts suggest that