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saurabh kirpal

@KirpalSaurabh

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lawyer, foodie and a bibliophile. Accidental LGBTQ activist. Author of ‘Sex and the Supreme Court’ and ‘Fifteen Judgments’

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@KirpalSaurabh
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By the way, just for the record, please help me add to the list of companies - Indian and multinational - who’ve come out is support of marriage equality in India. The same companies who remember pride every June. Current list - zero
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Ducks in Lodhi Garden attending a ‘web’inar. Subject: How to cope when the humans return
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@KirpalSaurabh
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4 years
Why do we arrest people at the drop of a hat? If someone is guilty, prosecute and punish them. Pre-trial arrest (as a substitute for punishment) is an abdication of the responsibility of the police to investigate. It also numbs us as a citizenry
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@KirpalSaurabh
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1 year
Declaring love is not a nautanki. Declaring that you have no godfather when a “little birdie” chirps incessantly in your ear is.
@advsanjoy
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1 year
Feel free to do your nautanki but not wearing your band & gown. I hate wearing the court costume but I am conscious that these robes mean something sacred. I remember one young lady lawyer in the 90s got into trouble for modelling wearing her band and gown!
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@KirpalSaurabh
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1 year
There’s a video of a man dancing, allegedly me, that’s gone viral. a) it’s not me, b) mocking anyone this way is disgusting homophobia. Bigots may cloak their hatred behind justifications, but it remains vile. Shame on them
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This is what hate looks like. Thinly disguised as rationality
@Profdilipmandal
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1 year
In November 2022, a same-sex marriage case was filed. A five-judge constitutional bench was assembled, with hearings concluding by May. Despite the court's notorious backlog of 75,000 cases, this case was expedited. One might ask, "Why the rush, Your Honor?” @KirenRijiju
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1 year
She’s more outspoken and accepting than a lot of others. Why shouldn’t we thank her for saying what needs to be said. Love is love
@KanganaDaily
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1 year
Kangana Ranaut when asked about the ongoing same sex marriage debate: “Marriage is a matter of the heart. When hearts have met what can I say about their preferences?”. #KanganaRanaut #SameSexMarriage
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Judges should read more books (preferably Supreme Court reports) and watch fewer movies
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@KirpalSaurabh
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1 year
@utkarsh__saxena thank you for sharing this, thank you for petitioning the court for the basic right of equality and thank you for being role models for all young queer lawyers. History will owe you an apology for not recognising your love now (it will later).
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Yesterday hurt. Today, @utkarsh__saxena and I went back to the court that denied our rights, and exchanged rings. So this week wasn't about a legal loss, but our engagement. We'll return to fight another day.
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Best WhatsApp forward of the day! Happy Onam everyone
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Waiting for a matter to reach in Court. Online hearings can be bad for the waistline
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Work from home is a way to avoid lockdowns. It’s time we promoted the former to avoid the latter. The courts have done a wise thing - it’s necessary for private offices to follow suit.
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@KirpalSaurabh
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2 years
Was fascinating to travel on an @airindiain flight where the iconic maharaja is pasted on to the entertainment screen! What could be more interesting than watching the unmoving poster after all …
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Saw Rocky and Rani ki prem kahani and LOVED it. Mainstream movies can be subversive. Subtlety is not a word I’d use for the movie, but it questioned rigid social mores (and gender) with empathy and cleverness Perhaps we should be watching this movie than Barbenbeimer!
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@KirpalSaurabh
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The Supreme Court has always stayed away from the political thicket (as it should!). Forming committees to negotiate with farmers is a job best left to government.
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@KirpalSaurabh
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3 years
30 minute prime time show on a Bollywood wedding on CNN IBN. @CNN , surely you bear some moral responsibility for gossip masquerading as news
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Very true. Not too far a stretch to argue that the courts exist for the citizens too. But then we’re in December and not October
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State exists for citizens, not citizens for State: Justice S Ravindra Bhat report by @GitiPratap
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In Kolkata after a long time. Other than the amazing food, I discovered a parts of the city which are so often ignored. The walk along the flower market and the river was, dare I say in this otherwise busy city, almost serene. Thanks @CalcuttaWalks
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@KirpalSaurabh
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That wasn’t the opera house at La Scala, just grateful lawyers showing up for #muralidhar
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Dear @IndiGo6E I’ve left my iPad on seat 1E on your flight 6E 197. I’ve spoke to the customer care, but didn’t receive any reference number. It would be a life saver if you could locate the iPad and return to its loving owner!
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Be proud everyday, but don’t forget the struggles ahead! Happy pride month, a month when you can celebrate all you’ve achieved and resolve to fight for that which you haven’t. I for one am ready!
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@KirpalSaurabh
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4 years
As lawyers we must not comment upon cases we appear in - it’s unprofessional. To comment on an investigation in a matter you’re briefed is another level of professional delinquency. How low have standards fallen?
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Of all the cardinal virtues, fortitude is my personal favourite
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In which the Delhi High Court comes to the aid of victims of non-consensual intimate images (aka revenge porn) being posted online. Read the judgment - empower yourselves
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@KirpalSaurabh
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The Constitution was always ready for recognition of same sex marriage. It’s time India’s people become ready too. @BBCWorld @bbcworldservice @BBCIndia
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@KirpalSaurabh
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4 years
Surely there’s some judge who does VC hearings wearing shorts! Can’t just be ALL lawyers and no judges
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Remembering @arunjaitley today. The country lost a great democrat, the LGBT community an ally and me a mentor.
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It seems like nothing unites like bigotry and homophobia. The author, an alleged legal scholar (god help us), can barely disguise his aversion to equality. Hate, it further seems, is easier than live.
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Sex and the Supreme Court - now approved by the dogs too! #LGBTQ #gender #dogsofinstagram
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@IndiGo6E , the iPad has been located and handed over! Thanks a lot to you and all the twitterati who helped amplify the message!
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@KirpalSaurabh
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My new book, fifteen judgments is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Get your copies before stocks run out ;-)
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@KirpalSaurabh
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After receiving a million calls, I have an offer for @HathwayBrdband I will answer all your spams and listen to them, for which you must agree to pay me INR 100,000 per call. Should you agree, please ask any agent to commence calling me. Consider this a notice for a contract
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‘The price of liberty is eternal vigilance’. The quote is of uncertain origin, but rings truer at certain points of history than others, particularly when those charged with ensuring constitutional morality blink.
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As we head to the 4th anniversary of Navtej Johar, remember that this still happens around the world. And before we get too smug, there’s a LOT we need to change at home too. So, let’s celebrate but let’s not forget.
@BBCWorld
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Iran sentences two LGBT activists to death, says rights group
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Twitter is depressing, the news even more so. Courts are hearing only ‘extremely urgent’ matters. It’s time to polish my spider solitaire skills
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All those upset about what’s being shown on news channels, I say switch off your TVs and read a book instead. There’s a great new release - #sexandthesupremecourt copies available on amazon and leading bookstores. No anchors needed
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Two days without internet @airtelindia - promise not to tweet anything bad about you, but may I have my internet back?
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@KirpalSaurabh
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The Swiss pass the marriage equality referendum by a margin of 30%! I better go on a diet!!
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Topical (when is inequality not topical) and accessible (because legal writing is often not)! To be released soon …
@PadhegaIndia_
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#NewBookAlert . Flat 35% Discount. Presenting the much awaited book : Who is Equal - The Equality code of the Constitution by Saurabh Kirpal ( @KirpalSaurabh ) Ji, published by @PenguinIndia . #PIRecommends #BuyFromPI Order 👉
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Regardless of political ideology, why are Journalists so eager to display their ignorance? Habeas corpus is only for ‘non-traceable persons’ - certainly not. It’s about the legality of detention. Unimaginable innocence of centuries of case law.
@jgopikrishnan70
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How Habeas Corpus when a person is in custody? Habeas Corpus is for non-traceable persons. Many Vakils gone for movies during their LLB class 😎
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@KirpalSaurabh
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What seemed like a distant dream has become a political (and moral) necessity in the US. What happened there will happen in India. That is the power of hope and that is the power of love.
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Knowledge of the law is the first step in defending yourself from abuse. Please hear the podcasts which give basic info to the average citizen.
@RedFMIndia
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Ep 1 Criminal Law and You @kirpalsaurabh @RJdevaki - Interactions with the police are often the first brush with the law for most of us! In the pilot episode of #LawAndYou @RJdevaki asks Senior Advocate Saurabh what our rights are in such situations.
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Getting the highway fastag booths to recognise my tag seems to require a feat of precision engineering
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Since we’re coming up to Holi, why not use the free time to hear me speak? Anti-defection law can be surprisingly interesting
@ThePrintIndia
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10th Schedule was added to the Constitution to stop political defections. What does the law say? Has it managed to stop horse-trading? In this episode of ThePrint #Lawsoftheland , @KirpalSaurabh tells you about the law with @BhadraSinha & @MandhaniApoorva
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Happy Lohri
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@KirpalSaurabh
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4 years
Dear ladies with full make up walking in lodhi gardens, trust me, you look much prettier with your masks on.
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@KirpalSaurabh
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3 years
We need an administrative reforms commission. Legislators are accountable to the electorate, judges give reasons for their judgments (good or bad - at least they can be analysed and criticised). Only bureaucrats hide behind politicians and can take unaccountably poor decisions!
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@KirpalSaurabh
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@YesWeExistIndia Can see she’s made VERY problematic statement. Yet, I know it’s not popular, but I don’t believe in absolutes. So I’ll call her out when she spews hate and thank her when she makes sense. I’m hoping that everyone can change if we are patient rather than judgmental
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I hereby acknowledge my incompetence on social media and request the help of @advsanjoy to help me understand how clubhouse works. He’s apparently the only one I’m following there and I don’t know what happened.
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@KirpalSaurabh
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This is what National Law School alumni should be doing!
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@KirpalSaurabh
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2 years
This pride month, let’s all of us experience the joy of giving something to charity. Money, time or whatever resource you have. Please open your hearts and wallets for those who have less than you. I support @Naz_Foundation , but choose whatever works for you!
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@KirpalSaurabh
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I had no idea so many people (all?) on my timeline were cricket players. Whatever happened to the vaccine specialists?
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To those who think that LGBT persons don’t face violent discrimination. We have to ask ourselves at this point - what kind of country do we in India want to become? Where love and partnership is respected for all or reserved only for some? via @NYTimes
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Am I the only one being added to random Bitcoin WhatsApp groups? I exit or the moment I’m added, only to be added to another one the next day!
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@KirpalSaurabh
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You know the pandemic is effectively over when people stop posting pictures of recently baked/cooked items
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@KirpalSaurabh
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It’s amazing to see the number of people in wheelchairs at the airport. The moment they reach the lounge/aircraft, they walk without any problem! Just a ploy to avoid the long queues. Shame on them - this reduces the resources for those who actually need them.
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Tuned to FM radio after years. Tried to hear a song (rather than ads or speeches) on ANY channel. Had to give up half an hour. Do they not play songs any more?
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@KirpalSaurabh
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If you’re in Ranchi, come and hear me speak this weekend. The Jharkhand literary meet is also a good reason to be there!
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Traffic cops directing traffic must get specialized training (and atleast have valid licenses). Else they’re just doing a tandav on the road and adding to the chaos!
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@KirpalSaurabh
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9 months
Any idea/leads about where one can buy the constituent assembly debates? Not online - old fashioned books!
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@KirpalSaurabh
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2 years
One only invests in property and wives are more than chattel. Words have power and judgments even more so. Their authors should perhaps be more circumspect and alive to implications of what they wrote. Brevity should replace a desire to be interesting.
@LiveLawIndia
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“Now-a-days, younger generation think that marriage is an evil that could be avoided to enjoy free life without any liabilities or obligations. They would expand the word ‘WIFE’ as ‘Worry Invited For Ever’ substituting the old concept of ‘Wise Investment For Ever’” - Kerala HC
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@KirpalSaurabh
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It’s that time of the year when I start obsessing about the AQI numbers rather than the Covid ones.
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@KirpalSaurabh
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All the people happily advertising their ‘boycott China’ pledge on Twitter, please first flush your made in china iPhones! Being self reliant is a desirable goal which will be achieved through grit and determination, not through jingoism
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@KirpalSaurabh
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No walking the dogs or playing in the garden. Misanthropy equals misocyny
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Mukul Rohatgi, Justice AK Sikri and @namitabhandare to name some of the other amazing authors of the book!
@HachetteIndia
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We are thrilled that #SexAndTheSupremeCourt edited by @KirpalSaurabh & featuring essays by Justice B.D. Ahmed, @namitabhandare , @divaritu , Madhavi Divan, @MenakaGuruswamy , @arundhatikatju , Justice M.B. Lokur, @zainabjp and other luminaries is out now!
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Am saddened to see the fake accusations about justice sikri’s daughter-in-law. She is NOT related to Navneet Kalra. Not even remotely related. Sharing the same surname seems to be a sufficient indicator of guilt nowadays. #shootandscoot @MrSaketSikri
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@KirpalSaurabh
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When did Delhi and mumbai exchange infrastructure? What’s next? Better butter chicken in mumbai too??
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@KirpalSaurabh
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I used to look forward to reading the ‘delhi confidential’ column in the @IndianExpress for it gossip (and objectivity). But it’s become so dull and ‘doordarshan’ like recently. What’s happened?
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Visiting Kashmir after 40 years!! Yes it ages me. But @khyberhimalayan can you please not charge me 500 USD a night and have Bollywood music disturbing me? Peace and quiet are very worthy virtues I promise you.
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Was wondering what to see on Netflix tonight. Then I switched to CNN. Far more entertaining
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@KirpalSaurabh
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The citizenry has a right to a judiciary that reflects the makeup of the country. 2 women judges out of a sanctioned strength of 34 is unacceptable. Justice Mittal ought to have been elevated to the SC, not only because of diversity, but her competence.
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@KirpalSaurabh
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@advbharatchugh That’s good all good advice (especially the part about not being argumentative). Wish I’d known all this when I’d started practice.
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@KirpalSaurabh
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The moral authority the Supreme Court is based on past precedent. These verdicts expanded rights and were on the right side of history. They were delivered by judges who were as learned as those who sit today. This should be a lesson in humility for ALL judges today #RoeVWade
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Replugging this delightful playlist on Holi! Happy Holi all Hori Geet - A musical review of 'Hori' as a song form via @YouTube
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Word!
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@KirpalSaurabh
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So, the India International Centre will open its bar from tomorrow. The worthies of Delhi (and I) are happy. Wisely, masks have been made compulsory. Now I’m wondering whether cutting a hole through the mask to insert a straw would work. Thoughts?
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Judges would never go on Twitter and give their opinion. Is it appropriate that public servants give their views on a whole gamut of issues? Like it or not, they will become political which undermines the concept of bureaucratic independence
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@gautambhatia88 @TweetinderKaul In the spirit of things, we could start by excluding heterosexuals from the football team.
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@KirpalSaurabh
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You know you’re financially dodgy (or a lawyer) when amazon ICICI rejects your credit card application! #icicibank #AmazonPay
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Reading this amazing book about the history of the first amendment. Essentially, no authority, of any political hue, likes criticism. The Courts had once stood their ground, but the Constitution was amended. It seems that the lesson was well learnt
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Wondering about the legality of stopping DA when the Government has issued an order on 29 March directing employers to pay full salaries to employees. The order of 29-3 should be revoked. If the government finds it tough, why not pvt enterprise? What’s sauce for the goose ...
@Supriya23bh
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Dearness Allowance to central Govt employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to central govt pensioners at current rates freeze till July 2021.
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Humph. Just going through my old records and noticed that my birth certificate has blank as my name. My parents couldn’t even put ‘baby kirpal’?
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Is my concern about body image issues amongst gay men a direct result of my own increasing girth?
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Enjoying a forced vacation in uttarakhand. Never thought one could do water-sports in the hills. No need to go to Goa!
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Order your copies now!
@india_narrative
INDIA NARRATIVE
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. @PenguinIndia 's upcoming book 'Fifteen Judgments: Cases that Shaped India’s Financial Landscape' written by @KirpalSaurabh will be releasing on 21st November 2022 #INBooks
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@KirpalSaurabh
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@RuchiKumar My official (and likely) response would have been a boring ‘no comment’. So you saved your time 😁
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@KirpalSaurabh
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While we worry about covishield not being recognised by the UK, should we not also push for covaxin to be recognised by the WHO? Are covaxiners to be treated as sinners?
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Maybe the Pope read my article on same sex marriage this morning? ⁦ @namitabhandare
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Dear @zomato , was the promise of food delivery a delightful April fools day joke?
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State has no Business Interfering with Most Intimate Aspects of Living: Saurabh Kirpal.
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@KirpalSaurabh
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Just noticed that a lot of amazon own brand items (Solimo) are available for sale and delivery, but the same products manufactured by its competitors are not! It’s probably a good idea to prohibit sale of own brand items by #Amazon
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So, we’re going to have herd immunity without community transmission?
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Congratulations to the hopefully soon to be judges
@ANI
ANI
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Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting has approved the proposal for elevation of the following six advocates, as Judges of the Delhi High Court - Jasmeet Singh, Amit Bansal, Tara Vitasta Ganju, Anish Dayal, Amit Sharma and Mini Pushkarna.
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@KirpalSaurabh
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The people appointing such members to consumer court tribunals must also be questioned. How did members who pass such egregiously wrong orders ever come on the bench? Forget all else, to say that residents of a municipality are consumers because they pay tax is bizarre!
@barandbench
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Gurugram consumer court directs confiscation of pet dogs of 11 banned breeds; fines up to ₹2 lakh on dog owners for violating safety norms report by @NarsiBenwal
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saurabh kirpal
4 years
Thanks Parmesh. And I can’t wait to finish Queeristan. More power to all of us!!!
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Parmesh Shahani (he/him)
4 years
Can’t wait for this dear @KirpalSaurabh @HachetteIndia 🌈❤️ - and LOVE the cover!!!!
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