Areeb Uddin Ahmed

Delhi, Lucknow

Advocate | From the city of kebabs and nawabs | Former @Barandbench | Bylines: @Indianexpress, @Article14live, @TheQuint Mail: [email protected]

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Articles

Justice Oka: The people’s judge, a champion of liberty

1 month ago | indianexpress.com | Areeb Uddin Ahmed

On May 23, as we say goodbye to Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka, who started his legal practice at the Thane District Court, it is an occasion to let his judgments do the talking. He championed free speech, liberty and equality. He has been instrumental in relaxing bail conditions in special statutes like the UAPA, and often came down heavily on authorities for arbitrary and illegal demolitions.
Demotion for demolition: Supreme Court sets a precedent

1 month ago | indianexpress.com | Areeb Uddin Ahmed

The Supreme Court has firmly established that no demolition can take place without proper reasoning, a written order, and an opportunity for the accused to be heard. In In Re: Directions in the matter of demolition of structures, the apex court laid down guidelines to prevent arbitrary demolitions, ensuring that such actions comply with principles of natural justice and the rule of law.
Demotion for demolition: Supreme Court sets a precedent

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Areeb Uddin Ahmed

8 hours agoIndia - May 07, 2025 The wreckage of a Su-30MKI fighter jet, reportedly shot down by the Pakistani Air Force near Akhnoor, India, on May 7, 2025, has surfaced. Visuals from the site show significant damage to the aircraft, confirming its destruction.
'Urdu Belongs Here': SC Reminds Us That India Speaks in Many Tongues

2 months ago | thequint.com | Areeb Uddin Ahmed

In times when Urdu has been targeted for being a language of a particular community, the Supreme Court batted for respect for linguistic diversity. In Mrs Varshatai vs State of Maharashtra and Ors, the Supreme Court has held that let us make friends with Urdu and every other language.
Amidst The Rush Of Robes, She Remains: The Story Of Usha Devi At Allahabad High Court

2 months ago | livelaw.in | Areeb Uddin Ahmed

While waiting for my case to be heard at the Allahabad High Court, I met Usha Devi in the court corridors—a woman whose kindness has touched countless lives. For years, she has been selflessly serving free water to everyone who passes by, from advocates, litigants and even to judges. Last week, I had the opportunity to appear in a matter before the Allahabad High Court, which has a grand structure which stands in the heart of Allahaabd (now Prayagraj).
Supreme Court’s warning must be heeded: Civil disputes cannot become criminal cases

2 months ago | indianexpress.com | Areeb Uddin Ahmed

It has been the settled principle in law that civil disputes should not be converted into criminal ones, until and unless there’s a clear element of crime. In Uttar Pradesh, this practice has now been called out by the Supreme Court, while terming it as a complete breakdown of the rule of law. On April 7, while hearing Debu Singh and Anr vs State of Uttar Pradesh, the Court came down heavily on the state and its police officers.
Decoding Wafq Bill 2025 Provisions And Criticisms: Why Experts and Stakeholders are Concerned

2 months ago | thequint.com | Areeb Uddin Ahmed

The Waqf Bill was passed despite concerns over its dilution of rights of minorities it is meant to 'benefit.'At a time when mandir-masjid disputes are becoming commonplace, the passing of the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, has led to serious concerns among Opposition leaders as well as community stakeholders about its potential impact on rights of the Muslim citizens of India.
Free Speech Shouldn’t Be This Expensive: The State vs Satire in India

2 months ago | thequint.com | Areeb Uddin Ahmed

Tolerance is not a virtue that flourishes naturally—it must be cultivated, legally enforced, and socially upheld. The Indian Constitution guarantees a bundle of rights to its citizens, and in certain situations, even to foreigners. Part III of the Constitution outlines fundamental rights, which can be invoked only against state actions or authorities falling under the definition of 'state' under Article 12.
Free Speech Shouldn’t Be This Expensive: The State vs Satire in India

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Areeb Uddin Ahmed

1 day ago FairPoint: Hurriyat associates turn the page in Kashmir, but wounds run deep New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Recently, four associate outfits of the Hurriyat Conference severed their ties with separatism, pledging … 2 days ago Bombay High Court quashes detention order due to failure of Urdu translation The Bombay High Court has quashed a detention order against a person named Shahabaz Ahmed Mohammad Yusuf from Nashik, after observing that he was not … 2 days ago Centre clears...
Delhi sewer death again shows our failure to eradicate manual scavenging

Mar 25, 2025 | indianexpress.com | Areeb Uddin Ahmed

Even after 76 years since Independence, many fellow citizens can’t even feel the air of freedom. Caste remains a major source of occupational and class division in our country. At a time when we are planning a big leap in artificial intelligence, there are communities that are earning their livelihood by carrying human excreta and cleaning septic tanks.