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“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

Remembering Dr. Asghar Ali Engineer

May 14 is the seventh death anniversary of Dr. Asghar Ali Engineer, one of the most vociferous defenders of secularism and an inspiring member of Indian civil society. Here are some of his key contributions to protecting India’s composite culture in the words of his son Irfan

Ahmedabad violence: Court pulls up cops for charging accused under Sec 307

The magistrate also demanded to know why there was a delay of five days in presenting the accused before a court

AIUFWP writes to Collector against forest authorities in Bihar violating the Forest Rights Act

The forest authorities are allegedly encroaching upon these lands and digging holes, affecting the villagers’ livelihood

Muslim community comes together to perform last rites of Hindu neighbour

Pandurang Ubale’s relatives couldn’t come to Mumbai due to the coronavirus lockdown

Ahmedabad violence: Police accused of beating up, arresting innocents in Shahpur

Allegations of police brutality and violence against aged, disabled and pregnant women

Superintendent of Police, Palghar asked to go on ‘forced leave’ by Maharashtra govt

The state CID is now investigating the Palghar lynching case in which two sadhus were killed

Kolkata Imam offers mosque as quarantine centre facility

The 6,000 sq ft space will be offered to locals in the area

Dalit group offers ‘zakat’ to help underprivileged during Ramzan

The Bharatiya Dalit Zakat Foundation will not only be donating a part of their earnings to migrants, but also work on the empowerment of women by providing vocational training

Delhi Police Special Cell raids Delhi Minorities Commission chairman Dr Zafarul Islam Khan’s home

"As per law Police cannot compel him to go to the police station. That would violate the CrPC," his lawyer Vrinda Grover told the police. A week ago, the Delhi Police had charged Dr Khan with sedition.

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