Secularism

The Maharashtra government’s proposed bill, allegedly aimed at enhancing public security, has sparked unprecedented opposition, with rights groups and citizens raising serious concerns over its impact on civil liberties, democracy, and dissent

NGT rules coal source changes need fresh environmental clearances; criticises dilution of regulatory oversight through office memoranda.

From murdered journalists to banned films, the first quarter of 2025 marks a disturbing escalation in censorship, intimidation, and law fare—highlighted by the Free Speech Collective's latest findings

A protest led by BJP MLA Balmukund Acharya against the Pahalgam terror attack escalated into a communal flashpoint outside Jaipur’s Jama Masjid, sparked outrage after alleged controversial slogans outside mosque, while Acharya apologised and called for unity, Muslim leaders condemned the timing and manner of the protest, an FIR was filed against the MLA for hurting religious sentiments

Citing the passage of time and interests of justice, the Court curtailed the suspension of Ramadas K.S., enabling his return to academic work without ruling on the merits of the disciplinary action

Nainital Minor Rape: "Your incompetence leads to all these problems"—Uttarakhand High Court slams police for failure to maintain law and order after rape incident, the court pulls up the municipal body for attempting to illegally demolish the accused's house, stating, "You cannot violate the Supreme Court order. It was not passed eons ago…" with contempt proceedings looming, the authority withdraws the demolition notice and issues an unconditional apology