The Hindu Editorial Vocabulary 16th September 2024

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For a fair probe: On the Kejriwal bail order and CBI conduct

-Kejriwal bail order is a reminder to CBI to dispel perception of bias

A two-member Bench of the Supreme Court that granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi excise policy case was divided on the legality of his arrest by the CBI on corruption charges soon after he was given regular bail in connection with money-laundering charges. After the benefit was given to the co-accused, including Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K. Kavitha, under the more stringent Prevention of Money Laundering Act, it was only a matter of time before Mr. Kejriwal was also released on conditional bail. Justice Surya Kant and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan were one in holding that he was entitled to bail and that there was no need, as the CBI wanted, to send him back to the trial court. However, while Justice Kant found no violation of procedure (the official way of doing something) in his arrest, as the CBI had approached the trial court for permission to question Mr. Kejriwal and, later on, to arrest him, Justice Bhuyan bluntly observed that the timing of his arrest was “suspect” (making people think that something is wrong or dishonest). Noting that the CBI did not feel the need to arrest him for 22 months, he questioned the urgency (the need for quick action) to arrest him “when he was on the cusp (at the point where something is about to happen) of release in the ED (Enforcement Directorate) case”. Justice Bhuyan also recalled precedents (something that has already happened and can be used as an example) that say the existence of the power to arrest did not necessarily mean that there was a need to arrest.

Justice Bhuyan’s observations also touched upon the CBI’s reputation (how someone or something is thought of by others). Few would disagree with the view that the CBI should strive to dispel (to remove fears or false beliefs) the notion (an idea or belief) that it is “a caged parrot”, and that its investigation should not give the impression that it probes cases and arrests people in a high-handed (using power or authority without considering the feelings of others) and biased (showing unfair preference) manner. The judge has rightly emphasised the right of the accused to remain silent, and decried (to strongly criticise something) the propensity (a natural tendency to behave in a particular way) among investigating agencies to cite “non-cooperation” or “evasive (not direct or clear) answers” during questioning as a ground to keep suspects in prison. If the order of bail in the Manish Sisodia case was a reminder to all judges that bail cannot be denied as a matter of punishment, Justice Bhuyan’s separate judgment will be notable for its reminder to the CBI about its obligation (a legal or moral duty to do something) to keep its investigations fair. There is also some subtle (not obvious or easy to notice) criticism of the Delhi High Court’s order rejecting bail to Mr. Kejriwal on the ground that he ought to approach the trial court first. Both judges noted that the High Court should have considered bail on merits, if it had not asked the petitioner at the threshold (the level at which something starts to happen) itself to approach the lower court, with one of them observing that the delay in issuing notice and hearing the matter at length resulted only in prolonging his incarceration (the act of keeping someone in prison).

Hindu Vocab Wordlist 16th September 2024

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1. Suspect: (adjective) possibly false, illegal, or dishonest.
2. Urgency: (noun) the need for fast action.
3. Cusp: (noun) the dividing line between two very different things.
4. Precedent: (noun) an action or decision that can be used as an example or rule to be followed in the future.
5. Reputation: (noun) the general opinion that people have about someone or something.
6. Dispel: (verb) to remove fears, doubts, or false ideas, usually by proving them wrong or unnecessary.
7. High-handed: (adjective) using power or authority more forcefully than is needed, without considering the feelings of others.
8. Decried: (verb) to criticize something as bad, without value, or unnecessary.
9. Propensity: (noun) a natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
10. Evasive: (adjective) avoiding giving a clear answer.
11. Obligation: (noun) something that you must do because of a law, rule, or promise.
12. Subtle: (adjective) not loud, bright, noticeable, or obvious in any way.
13. Threshold: (noun) the level at which something starts to happen.
14. Incarceration: (noun) the act of putting or keeping someone in prison.

Hindu Vocab Master 16th September with Synonyms & Antonyms

Here are the synonyms and antonyms of all the difficult words in Hindu Vocab Master for 16th September 2024.

Word	Synonyms	Antonyms
Suspect	Doubt, Distrust, Mistrust, Question	Trust, Certainty, Belief, Confidence
Urgency	Haste, Immediacy, Necessity, Pressing Need	Delay, Leisure, Indifference, Lethargy
Cusp	Edge, Brink, Verge, Threshold	Center, Middle, Interior, Depth
Precedent	Example, Model, Standard, Guide	Follow-up, Aftermath, Consequence, Result
Dispel	Eliminate, Remove, Dismiss, Allay	Conceal, Confirm, Maintain, Retain
High-handed	Authoritative, Overbearing, Domineering, Arbitrary	Gentle, Benevolent, Considerate, Submissive
Decried	Condemned, Criticized, Denounced, Rebuked	Praised, Commended, Supported, Endorsed
Propensity	Tendency, Inclination, Disposition, Leaning	Aversion, Disinclination, Reluctance, Unwillingness
Evasive	Avoidant, Elusive, Indirect, Furtive	Direct, Clear, Open, Straightforward
Obligation	Duty, Responsibility, Requirement, Commitment	Freedom, Choice, Exemption, Privilege
Subtle	Delicate, Fine, Subdued, Nuanced	Obvious, Blatant, Loud, Noticeable
Threshold	Entrance, Start, Beginning, Opening	Conclusion, End, Exit, Cessation
Incarceration	Imprisonment, Detention, Confinement, Custody	Freedom, Release, Liberation, Exoneration