Areeb Uddin Ahmed's profile photo

Areeb Uddin Ahmed

Delhi, Lucknow

Contributor at Freelance

Lawyer, Uttar Pradesh | From city of kebabs and nawabs Former @Barandbench | Bylines: @Article14live, @LiveLawIndia, @TheQuint Mail: [email protected]

Articles

  • 4 days 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.

  • 1 week 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).

  • 1 week 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.

  • 2 weeks 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.

  • 3 weeks 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.

Contact details

Socials & Sites

Try JournoFinder For Free

Search and contact over 1M+ journalist profiles, browse 100M+ articles, and unlock powerful PR tools.

Start Your 7-Day Free Trial →

X (formerly Twitter)

Followers
17K
Tweets
18K
DMs Open
Yes
Areeb Uddin
Areeb Uddin @legallyuddin
22 Apr 25

Maybe they'll start charging extra for mosquito free flights.

Manisha Pande
Manisha Pande @MnshaP

Took a Lucknow to Delhi @IndiGo6E flight with a swarm of mosquitoes today. The whole flight was spent scratching, swatting and just praying for the flight to get over. When we asked the crew, the answer was: “door open tha, macchar aa gaye, kuch nahi kar sakte.” The solution https://t.co/slOfq6yzyt

Areeb Uddin
Areeb Uddin @legallyuddin
22 Apr 25

Aiyo! https://t.co/H4erPzwPpP

Areeb Uddin
Areeb Uddin @legallyuddin
22 Apr 25

These are small moments you live for. I hope more people read, introspect and discuss. Things which keep you going. https://t.co/edpAkIqgs5