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Delhi Court sentences riots accused for promoting hatred against Muslims, sentences him to 3 years in custody
Lokesh Kumar Solanki convicted for inciting violence during 2020 Delhi riots; court calls his conduct “fuel to already simmering tensions” but releases him citing maximum sentence already served
We will win the day: Teesta Setalvad on the battle for the idea of India
As journalist and human rights defender Teesta Setalvad spends...
Corporal Punishment for Blasphemy or Apostasy not in line with Quranic Ethos?
The present concept of blasphemy as an offence has been developed by Muslim jurists in the post Prophetic period.
Remission to Bilkis Bano’s Rapists Offends Gandhi’s Ideas of Swaraj
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There are many reasons why the remission in the Bilkis Bano rape-murder cases stand apart. Not least is the need to bring consistency in the State’s words and deeds, and correct arbitary actions.
Jahangirpuri Communal Violence: Delhi High Court grants bail to ragpicker accused in the riots
The accused teenager was in custody for four months!
Gyanvapi case: Judgment with respect to maintainability of suit expected on September 12
Hearings have concluded before the district court
Prophet row: Hyderabad cops arrest youth from homes after protests intensify
The angry youth at Shalibanda were demanding the arrest of Raja Singh after he passed derogatory comments against Prophet Muhammad in a video released on August 22
Prophet remarks: 4 hurt in protests against BJP MLA Raja Singh
Among the injured was also a sub-inspector of police. The now-suspended BJP MLA got bail after getting arrested for passing derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad in a Youtube video on August 22.
Telangana MLA Raja Singh arrested for remarks about Prophet Mohammed
BJP suspended him after Singh was arrested over Islamophobic remarks about comedian Munawar Faruqi
Bilkis Bano case: Remission of convicts’ sentences challenged before SC
Advocate Aparna Bhat has sought an urgent listing for tomorrow
Gyanvapi case: Has the mosque committee’s new lawyer backed out?
Hearing to continue today in district court; AIM reiterates mosque is Waqf property
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