Revisiting the Emergency, DNA sampling challenges, and SC rejects a plea
Jun 25, 2025•31 min
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Episode description
We begin this episode by marking 50 years since the Emergency was declared in 1975. The Indian Express’ Neerja Chowdhury joins us to revisit what led to this authoritarian period, and how it reshaped Indian politics.
Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Brendan Dabhi about the aftermath of the Air India crash and the challenges involved in the identification of victims through DNA profiling. (19:38)
And in the end, we take a look at a Supreme Court case involving a former Black Cat commando convicted of killing his wife. (28:55)
Hosted by Ichha Sharma
Produced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma
Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar
Next, we speak to The Indian Express’ Brendan Dabhi about the aftermath of the Air India crash and the challenges involved in the identification of victims through DNA profiling. (19:38)
And in the end, we take a look at a Supreme Court case involving a former Black Cat commando convicted of killing his wife. (28:55)
Hosted by Ichha Sharma
Produced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha Sharma
Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar
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