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‘We will challenge notices in Court’: IFF’s statement on legal notice over ‘defaming’ RSS

The Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) details a legal notice issued on behalf of the RSS over its documentation of censorship in India, and the police action that followed, raising concerns over freedom of expression

Journalist investigating fraud among corporates claims he was attacked; SC asks AG to ensure safety

The crucial issue came up before a bench headed by the Chief Justice of India (CJI) U.U. Lalit while it was hearing a case related to a company which allegedly took loans from 27 banks and siphoned off the money

Centre must not segregate collegium resolutions, Supreme Court should be firm against the executive for sitting over proposals: Justice MB Lokur

With another looming controversy afoot, with the Modi 2.0 government not acting on the Collegium’s recommendations transferring Justice Muralidhar from chief justice of the Orissa high court to chief justice of the Madras high court, Karnataka, Justice Lokur makes requirements of the practice very clear

Muzaffarnagar riots: BJP MLA Vikram Saini, 11 others convicted, sentenced

The MLA and others have been taken into custody and later immediately granted bail on furnishing two sureties each of Rs 25,000

Essential to maintain detention centres in good condition: Rajasthan High Court

Court says that proper upkeep of such facilities, where foreign nationals are lodged, is necessary for maintaining human dignity

Women, Sick & Infirm may get bail under PMLA: Delhi HC

In a recent judgement, stringent bail conditions under the draconian law for such accused were relaxed

Virat Hindu Sabha: Is the Delhi Police’s FIR a white wash?

VHP claims all necessary permissions were taken from the police and police personnel were even present at the spot

Supreme Court trains its gaze on hate speech, once again

After a ruling in September 2022, two more benches of India’s top court take cognizance of the threats to violence caused by hate speech in October

Notice to Centre on plea to declare ‘Talaq-e-Kinaya’ and ‘Talaq-e-Bain’ unconstitutional: SC

The supreme court was hearing a plea filed by Karnataka-based Syeda Ambreen asserting that the practices are arbitrary, irrational and contrary to the fundamental rights to equality, non-discrimination, life and freedom to practice religion. In 2017, the SC had held talaaq-e-biddat to be ultra vires of fundamental freedoms

Did Nand Kishore Gurjar admit to role in North East Delhi riots?

New video of Gurjar speaking at VHP rally in Dilshad Garden shows him speak about bringing people from Loni

UP: Dalit Man Dies In Police Custody in Fatehpur, Family Accuses Police of Rs 3 Lakh Extortion

Satendra Kumar is said to be the 503rd person to die in custody since the state’s BJP-led government took charge for a consecutive term in March this year.

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Within a month of youth-led protests in Delhi and at least half a dozen other locations, the Supreme Court’s September 1 Order invoked its extraordinary powers under Article 142 to quash criminal cases registered across at least five states. This examines the limitations of this ad hoc jurisprudence, arguing that while protection from abusive state prosecution is welcome, linking it to the cancellation of the September 5 march sets a troubling precedent. Constitutional scrutiny demanded a rigorous examination of alleged executive and police overreach, including blanket prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS and the shutdown of metro stations and internet services. Instead, the alleged excesses of Delhi and other police forces remain unadjudicated.

Need for Clarity on the SIR: An Open Letter to the Congress Leaders of Karnataka

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From Arunachal to Delhi, anti-dam protesters face state crackdown; detained allege sexual assault

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