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Ex-TISS student gets bail as Mumbai Court rejects Maoist link based on ‘suspicion’

Court rejects the prosecution’s attempt to link Abhirup Ashim Paul to Maoist activities, holding that books, slogans and association with a student group could not by themselves establish such a connection

Dharm Sansad: Haridwar local courts deny bail to hate mongers

The courts, in separate orders, have observed that the allegations against the accused are grave and their statements incited hate and violence

Umar Khalid bail: Prosecution alleges Pinjra Tod and others were included to give protests appear secular

He submitted that the protest sites, including Shaheen Bagh were all organised and hence cannot be said to be organic as was being largely claimed

UP: ST boy’s family cry murder following custodial torture!

Three police personnel were suspended, although police claimed that the family's allegations were false

Lakhimpur Kheri killings: SIT files chargesheet against farmers!

Despite promises to SKM, legal action against farmers continue

Contempt plea against Yati Narsinghanand receives AG’s consent

The plea was filed by a Mumbai activist after Yati made derogatory remarks against the Supreme Court and the Indian Constitution

Objection, Your Honour

Supreme Court judge S. Abdul Nazeer's recent speech raises eyebrows

Ensure safety of the survivor, companions, witnesses in the Franco Mulakkal case: Activists

Sisters In Solidarity, group of feminist lawyers, and activists write to the Church leadership to stand with the survivor in her quest for justice

KEM Hospital accused of atrocities against SC students

Activists planning protest; condemn hospital and Mumbai Police for poor track record against caste-based crimes

Once declared citizen, same person cannot be declared foreigner by another FT: Gauhati HC

One Moinul Haque was already declared citizen but in another proceeding, an ex parte order declared him a foreigner

Most vicious attacks on SC: Plea seeks contempt against Yati Narsighanand for derogatory remarks

The plea has been filed seeking AG’s consent for filing contempt against Yati as he used  abusive language against the apex court

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