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Beyond mere Recognition: The Jane Kaushik judgment and the next frontier of transgender equality
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court acknowledged the dignity and rights of employment of transgender individuals, ordered monetary compensation for a transwoman teacher who had been terminated from her position, and ordered that a model Equal Opportunity Policy be made mandatory in all institutions, going further than the Constitution's promise of equality in private employment
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Bhopal jailbreak encounters: 5 years on, families of 8 victims await justice
The police version until date remains mired with discrepancies, and many questions remain unanswered as eight undertrials were killed in an encounter in an incident which was hailed as ‘good riddance’ by the then ruling BJP government as the victims were suspected terrorists
CJP aids families of victims of Assam Police firing move HC
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Court issues notice, seeking response from the State in connection with the incident where two people, including a 12-year-old boy, were shot dead when Assam Police opened fire on families protesting forced evictions
Tripura: ABVP leader attacked, Section 144 imposed in 2 subdivisions
Incidents that have the potential to lead to breach of peace continue to be reported
Anti Muslim violence in Tripura, HC takes suo motu cognisance
The court has directed the government to file their response in the matter, detailing the preventive steps taken by them
Indore: Muslim bangle seller’s bail case drags on
Taslim Ali was first thrashed by a right-wing mob for his alleged fake identity, and eventually implicated and arrested in a molestation case
Was Disha Ravi put in jail for nothing?
Sources from Delhi Police have reportedly said that since they have failed to receive any information from Zoom and Google, they might soon file a final report; which most likely indicates a closure report. However, these claims have been denied by Delhi Police.
Mere association or support not sufficient for UAPA charge: SC
The court upholds bail to Kerala students, and observed that it is necessary that the grounds are “reasonable” to establish that prima facie case is made out against the accused
Identify and disconnect industrial wastewater connections polluting Sabarmati river: Gujarat HC
Following a detailed report by the JTF alleging negligence and inefficiency in STPs, Gujarat High court issues multiple orders for the Ahmedabad administration
Fire safety PIL: Guj admin blames staff shortages, logistical issues for lacunae
Affidavit before Guj High Court cites lack of competent vendors and Diwali related fire safety duties as reasons for delay in implementing fire safety norms
Cordelia Cruise drugs case: Bombay HC grants bail to Aryan Khan
Court also grants bail to Arbaaz Merchant and Munmun Dhamecha; operative part of order to be pronounced tomorrow
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