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‘Courts, Police Have Duty to Protect Freedom of Speech’: SC on FIR against Congress MP Over Poem

'Without freedom of expression of thoughts and views, it is impossible to lead a dignified life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution.'

Assam govt to SC: 33/63 of those marked for ‘deportation’ are contesting ‘foreigner’ status in courts

The affidavit submitted by the State of Assam in the ongoing Raju Bala case, provides a comprehensive breakdown of 270 individuals currently lodged in the Matia Transit camp, detailing their legal status, progress of deportation process, and challenges faced

Magistrate probe indicts Parbhani police in Somnath Suryawanshi custodial death: MSHRC

Vindicating the independent fact-finding into the gross rights violations in Parbhani on and after December 10, 2024 (titled Unfettered Police Brutalities: PARBHANI –Fact-Finding Report on Allegations of Brute, Unlawful & Anti-Constitutional Conduct by Parbhani Police (December 10-15, 2024) the Magisterial probe report indicts local police officials for physical abuse of the 35-year-old Dalit youth, Somnath Suryawanshi

Shielded by Power? How Prashant Koratkar’s remains un-arrested, even after making derogatory comments against Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

The case of “journalist” Prashant Koratkar, who remains free even after refusal of grant of anticipatory bail, raises concerns especially as visuals of his proximity to the powerful in how Maharashtra’s government surface; Koratkar has been systematically distorting the legacy of both of Shivaji and Sambhaji detractors have stated

Delhi High Court’s takedown order against Shyam Meera Singh’s video on Isha Foundation raises free speech concerns

The Delhi High Court’s ex-parte order directs the immediate removal of Shyam Meera Singh’s YouTube video, restrains its further dissemination, and bars the public from re-uploading it

Judicial orders must be followed, rules Allahabad High court

The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) addressed police inaction in registering an FIR despite judicial orders. The ruling emphasized mandatory FIR registration and police accountability in handling criminal complaints.

Kotwa Varanasi: A viral video of Muslim minors pelting stones on street lights leads to heightened security, police deny communal motive

Tensions in Kotwa Village, Varanasi district, escalated after a viral video showed Muslim minors involved in stone-pelting street lights, while Hindu families of village expressed concerns following past incidents; ongoing Ramzan and upcoming Holi festivities redouble concerns as nine minors have been arrested

Madras HC unblocks Vikatan site

Ananda Vikatan secures key relief as the Madras High Court rules that blocking the entire website was disproportionate for a single cartoon.

Haryana Police arrested five cow-vigilantes in alleged killing of truck conductor on suspicion of cow smuggling in Palwal

Five out of 11 accused arrested, associated with a cow protection group (Gau Raksha Dal, Haryana) hailing from Gurugram on suspicion of cow smuggling, attacked the truck driver and conductor using lathis, swords, and hammers, resulting in multiple fractures and stab injuries. A week-long search operation led to the discovery of conductor Sandeep's body, a resident of Ganganagar in Rajasthan, approximately 15 kilometres from where it was dumped by the accused

Month-old Muslim infant allegedly crushed during police raid in Alwar: No arrests made; three cops booked on murder charges

On March 2, 2025, a tragic police raid in Raghunath Garh, Alwar, Rajasthan, resulted in the death of one-month-old Alisba. Without information, police officers entered the family’s home at 6 a.m., allegedly abusing them and causing the infant's death by kicking her. After initial inaction, a vociferous protest led to an FIR against the officers. Activists and politicians, including senior CPI (M) leader Brinda Karat, met with the grieving family, demanding justice and the arrest of those responsible

Gauhati HC stays deportation of Ajabha Khatun, seeks Tribunal records for review of FT’s order declaring her foreigner

In a crucial intervention, a divisive bench halts Ajabha Khatun’s deportation, directs the Foreigners Tribunal to produce records to examine the procedural validity of the declaration as foreigner, bail prayer kept pending till then

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