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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

Indore: Muslim bangle seller beaten by mob, denied bail in molestation case

The Sessions Court denied him bail on the ground that he resides outside Indore and investigation is still going on

Gyan Vapi case: Allahabad HC reserves judgment on appeal against ASI survey

A Varanasi court had ordered a survey of the Gyan Vapi mosque-Kashi Vishwanath temple complex, leading the Sunni Board and mosque authorities to move HC against the order

Madras HC bats for LGBTQIA+ again, issues more directions to police, media

Justice Venkatesh in his continuing jurisprudence seems determined to ensure the justice system is sensitised towards the community and the harassment it faces on a daily basis

Gurugram police set up SIT, 14 days after alleged rape and murder of 13 year old girl

Rape, fatal assaults on minor Dalit girls on the rise in NCR; recurring pattern of crime, attempts at hasty cremation

Arrest security personnel for shooting Adivasi youth: Latehar villagers

Over two months have gone by since the killing of Piri villager Brahmadev Singh, but police are yet to file an FIR!

‘Taliban Are Unlikely To Reform’

Afghan Women's Greatest Fears May come true even under Taliban 2.0

Why is the Govt of India silent on the spurt of attacks on Muslims, Adivasis?

Hate crimes, abuse, violent attacks on Muslims are being flagged on social media, and reported on a regular basis

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It implies that truth is whatever we can make it to mean

Preet Singh involved in incendiary speech: Delhi court denies bail 

Singh was arrested and has been in judicial custody since August 9 for his alleged role in  raising vile anti-Muslim slogans at Jantar Mantar

Hathras case: Allahabad HC refuses to stay or transfer ongoing trial outside Hathras

The victim’s family had urged the court to stay the trial before the special court, after they faced intimidation and threats in open court

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