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Malegaon 2006 Blast Case: Bombay High Court rejects NIA’s ‘alternate narrative’, holds prosecution built on contradictions and inadmissible evidence

Holding that “diagonally opposite” narratives by investigative agencies cannot sustain a trial, the Court finds the NIA’s case rooted in retracted statements, hearsay material, and a legally impermissible reinvestigation—bringing the prosecution to a “dead end”

Bengal arrests expose communal plot by members of Santani Ekta Manch, Punjab sees similar incident

Two men, linked to the Sanatani Ekta Manch, were arrested in West Bengal for attempting to incite communal tension by placing a Pakistani flag on the wall of a public toilet next to a railway station, leading to a police investigation and strong condemnation from the TMC, who accused the BJP and RSS of conspiracy, a similar incident occurred in Ludhiana, Punjab

Two Questions ‘anti-national’, says ABVP UP professor barred for life from setting exam papers

Vigilante justice UP style had a professor, Seema Panwar debarred from examination work for life after the ABVP “objected” to the two questions on RSS, its parent organisation, in a political science paper, at the Chaudhary Charan Singh University reports Omar Rashid for The Wire

Bajrang Dal members booked for hurting religious sentiments in Malad, accused of deliberate provocation

A Bajrang Dal rally in Malad East sparked clashes when provocative slogans and a saffron flag ignited tensions, as an FIR was filed for inciting religious sentiments against members of Bajrang Dal members, a viral CCTV video raised doubts about the fairness of the investigation

Destroying Secularism: Hindu Rashtra Constitution unveiled at the Kumbh?

On January 28, 2025, the well-known Calcutta daily ‘The...

CJP demands NCM action on hate speeches at Dharma Sansad and Trishul Deeksha events, files two complaints

Both the complaints filed against far-right leaders and events spreading divisive and inflammatory rhetoric, urging immediate action to combat rising communal rhetoric and protect harmony in the country

CJP seeks preventive measures ahead of HJS’s “Hindu Rashtra Jagruti Sabha” event in Goa

CJP urgently appealed to Goa Police to prevent the “Hindu Rashtra Jagruti Sabha” event, citing its divisive nature and the organization’s history of hate speech. CJP emphasized the need for immediate action, urging the authorities to uphold public safety and communal harmony, in alignment with recent Supreme Court directives

Bhagwat’s remarks spark national unity debate

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s remarks linking independence to the Ram temple consecration have sparked debates on historical revisionism, divisive narratives, and constitutional values.

Rampant cow vigilantism unleashes violence on Muslim truck drivers across the country

From December 2024 to January 2025, cow vigilante groups escalated violent attacks on Muslim truck drivers and traders, under the pretext of halting illegal cattle trade. Operating with impunity, these groups exploited cow protection to target religious minorities, with disturbing complicity from local authorities, deepening communal divisiveness and harassment

Shadows on Karnataka’s Coast: Report provides the communal flashpoints that defined the region in 2024

Documenting the rise of communal incidents in Karnataka's coastal districts, a report compiled by Suresh Bhat B. highlights incidents and patterns of hate speech, vigilantism, and moral policing in 2024

CJP urges Pune authorities to prevent potentially hate fuelled event of right-wing

Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) urges Pune authorities to take immediate preventive action against the “Hindu Rashtra Jagruti Andolan” event, scheduled for January 5, 2025. CJP highlights of the risk of hate speech and provocative statements, urging swift measures to maintain communal harmony and uphold constitutional rights

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Anticipatory Bail Denied to Nida Khan in TCS Nashik Case: Sessions Court flags “systematic plan” and stresses custodial interrogation

While emphasising gravity and custodial interrogation, Sessions Court order leans heavily on narrative of “organised influence”—raising concerns over evidentiary thresholds, criminalisation of religious interaction, and expansion of bail-stage reasoning

“Reasonable Apprehension of Bias Is Enough”: Telangana High Court orders CBCID probe into SI’s death, reasserts constitutional demand for investigative neutrality

In a sharply reasoned ruling, the Court holds that when police investigate their own, fairness cannot merely exist—it must be demonstrable, credible, and constitutionally defensible

“Obnoxious and Caste-Coloured”: Supreme Court strikes down Odisha bail orders mandating cleaning work, declares them void

Acting on suo-moto proceedings triggered by media reports, the Court condemns “degrading” bail conditions imposed on Dalit and Adivasi accused, warns against judicial overreach, and reinforces that liberty cannot be conditioned on humiliation or caste-based labour

Caged Voices, Silenced Truths: FSC’s expansive indictment of India’s press freedom crisis

On World Press Freedom Day 2026, the Free Speech Collective (FSC) assembles a powerful, deeply layered account of repression, incarceration, and systemic silencing—centring the stories of jailed journalists Rupesh Kumar Singh and Irfan Mehraj to expose the widening fault lines in India’s democratic promise

Systematic Exclusion: Caste-based atrocities across Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, MP, and UP

A spate of anti-Dalit incidents—from a youth killed over leftover food in Amreli to a suspicious death after an inter-caste relationship in Tamil Nadu, and social boycotts in Khargone—also includes temple bans and clashes over Dalit wedding processions

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When Safdar Hashmi wrote a play on the centenary of May Day, 1986.