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Gauhati High Court seeks clarity from Assam government on compensation for death of detainees

Petitioners bring light to an alarming increase in deaths of detainees in 2020.

Beyond UAPA: Examining other central and state laws granting vast powers to Govt

Apart from the Unlawful Activities (prevention) Act (UAPA), there are other Central as well as State level legislations that deal with offences related to “security of the nation” and other related matters, and within this matrix accord unbridled powers to the government and its agencies.

Nepal sets historic precedent, legalises same-sex unions

Nepal, a beacon of hope for South Asian LGBTQIA+ people, now legalises same-sex unions, it leads the Asia-Pacific in embracing this human right.

Police need sensitisation on couple’s autonomous life choices: Bombay HC

Bombay High Court Calls for Sensitization of Maharashtra Police Force towards Couples in Conflict with Family

26 thousand cases disposed of by the SC, 5.23 lakh by the HC in this year: Ministry of Law and Justice

The data showed an increasing trend in the number of cases being disposed of by the Supreme Court and the High Court in the last three years.

Nearly 272 crores spent by the govt. on litigation over the last five financial years: Lok Sabha

As provided by the Ministry of Law and Justice, 6,36,605 cases involving the government remain pending across various courts

National women’s organisation sends joint letter to the NCW condemning their inaction over sexual violence complaint

After the video of two Kuki women being paraded naked and sexually assaulted wen viral, reports had emerged that a complaint had been sent to the NCW in June, but the complainants never received a response or an acknowledgement

The Aesthetics of Violence and Ideology

Violence is a complex human behaviour that transcends spontaneity and reveals underlying structure. The ideology may be hidden in the language around it; perhaps an enquiry into violence needs us to uncover the myths and rituals surrounding violence.

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