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Justice Yadav, a sitting HC judge, and his speech at VHP event that was riddled with anti-Muslim rhetoric and majoritarian undertones

Allahabad HC Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav's controversial speeches, rulings echoing right-wing ideologies, and associations with political groups raise alarming questions about the independence of the judiciary and its commitment to India's secular framework; legal fraternity and politicians demand action

M’tra: Is the protest against ‘EVM system’ and irregular electoral practices is gaining momentum?

'We are Hiwarkhedkar', an all-party organisation's silent protest and spontaneous response to Prakash Pohare's appeal

Jaunpur’s Atala mosque has moved HC against local court order directing filing of suit claiming it was ‘ancient Hindu temple’

The Atala Mosque, constructed in the 1400s is being challenged by one Swaraj Vahini Association who had filed a suit in a local civil court in May 2024 alleging the property was originally the Atala Devi Mandir.

Special SC bench to hear challenge to 1991 Places of Worship in December

After years of delay, notice was issued in these petitions in 2021, the Supreme Court will finally begin hearings on the challenges to the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991 on December 12

‘Democracy murdered’: Maharashtra opposition MLAs skip oath-taking ceremony, Aditya Thackeray leads

Leaders of the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) have boycotted the oath-taking ceremony on the first day of the Maharashtra assembly special session. Talking about the opposition's decision to skip the event, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray expressed doubts about the manipulation of the election process including tampeting with the software in the EVS system in Maharashtra assembly election.

Transparency demand Maharashtra: Prominent leaders among 104 seeking EVM–VVPAT inspection

With a huge outcry with the non-transparent manner in which elections were carried out in the state, a staggering 104 (out of 288 candidates) have sought verification tests from 95 constituencies across 31 districts in the state; the ECI has been accused of not honouring even the bare bone reliefs granted by the SC on April 26, 2024. This amounts to be doubts being cast on election in at least 755 election booths.

People’s Commission Demands Comprehensive Inquiry into Centralised Solar Power Policies and Malpractices

Date: 04.12.2024Whose intersts were being served?At the heart of the Adani bribery case is the stellar role played by the Ministry of Power...

Upholding constitutional values – Landmark Supreme Court judgments of 2024

In a year marked by some landmark rulings, the Supreme Court reaffirmed its commitment to justice, equality, and the protection of fundamental rights, safeguarding citizens from state overreach and preserving the integrity of India's constitutional values.

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