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When Protest becomes a “Threat”: Inside the Supreme Court hearing on Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA detention
From alleged “Arab Spring inspiration” to missing exculpatory material, the case raises stark questions about preventive detention, free speech, and governance in India’s border regions
Karnataka invokes sections of UAPA against 10 accused in Bajrang Dal member’s death
Shivamogga district police are now exploring a 'larger conspiracy' behind the murder
Justice Akil Kureshi’s legacy of integrity remain untarnished
Justice Kureshi, despite being one of the senior most judges, was not elevated to the apex court, purportedly due to some of his earlier judicial decisions in his tenure at Gujarat HC
Mumbai court rejects bail plea of Bu**i Bai app case accused Vishak Kumar Jha
Citizens for Justice and Peace, and human rights organisations had written to Mumbai Police Commissioner, urging a deeper probe into the matter
Manipur HC reaffirms stay on development projects around Loktak Lake
The court directed authorities to address the deficiencies in the Integrated Management Plan for Loktak lake, including the lack of a “Brief Document” as required by the Wetland Rules, 2017
Hijab ban case: K’taka HC concludes hearing, reserves judgement
The Court grants parties liberty to file written submissions
Right to protest not taken away if law is challenged before court: Andhra HC
The law was challenged by an individual government employee, but its conclusion would have affected all other employees who have been protesting it
Actor Activist Chetan Kumar gets bail
Bail order tells the actor who was arrested for a Tweet about a judge not to "make, publish, post, or circulate any derogatory/provocative statements in any manner"
Siddique Kappan: A journalist who has spent 500+ days in prison, for just doing his job
Kappan has applied for bail at Allahabad HC which will be taken up for hearing on March 15
Bhima Koregaon case: NIA court denies bail to Hany Babu and Kabir Kala Manch members
The court was of the opinion that prima facie case is made against the accused as they appeared to be involved in the conspiracy behind the violence
Death Penalty MUST be Abolished!
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