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Beyond mere Recognition: The Jane Kaushik judgment and the next frontier of transgender equality
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court acknowledged the dignity and rights of employment of transgender individuals, ordered monetary compensation for a transwoman teacher who had been terminated from her position, and ordered that a model Equal Opportunity Policy be made mandatory in all institutions, going further than the Constitution's promise of equality in private employment
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Gyanvapi case: Hindu petitioners submit that the mosque stands on land owned by Hindu deity
Varanasi district court is hearing matter pertaining to maintainability of the suit under Order 7 Rule 11 of CPC
SC dismisses plea filed seeking independent probe into alleged extra-judicial killings of Chhattisgarh tribals by security forces
The Court imposes Rs. 5 Lakh costs on the first petitioner
Gyanvapi case: Allahabad HC resumes hearing plea against proceedings in lower court
Kashi Vishwanath temple lawyer argues historical wrong can be adjudicated by court
Sikh community livid over incorrect naming of Dwarka Park
Members of the Sikh community accuse the administration of trying to erase community history by misnaming Sikh leader Banda Singh Bahadur
Gyanvapi case: Mosque authority finishes submissions, Hindu petitioners form Trust
Mosque management committee argued against maintainability of the suit in line with Order 7, Rule 11 of the CPC, case adjourned till July 13
Understanding Warli culture.
Artists and collectives of the community speak to Sabrang India about maintaining tribal identity in the 21st century.
Govind Pansare’s daughter moves Bom HC seeking transfer of probe from SIT to Maharashtra ATS
Bom HC asked Maharashtra govt to respond to the application
Ajmer Dargah cleric arrested for calling for Nupur Sharma’s beheading
Police arrest him after his video goes viral on social media; incident comes just days after the horrific Udaipur beheading case
Hate Watch: Kerala Governor says madrasa education responsible for Udaipur beheading
Governor AM Khan claims madrasas violate the right to education, asks Sharia followers to leave India
Viral video shows UP Police physically abusing eight men in custody
Assault hailed as "return gift" by local right-wing leader; the court had released the men due to lack of evidence of involvement in anti-Nupur Sharma protest violence
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