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‘Deportation Cannot Begin without Nationality Verification’: Union’s Rajubala affidavit clarifies legal limits on executive power

In an affidavit filed in the Rajubala Das case, the Union reaffirms that deportation requires nationality verification, travel documents and acceptance by the receiving State, while setting out the legal framework governing detention pending deportation

Protest was secular, chargesheet is communal: Dr. Umar Khalid’s counsel

Senior Advocate appearing for Khalid in his bail plea argued that the police witness was identified only one month before his arrest; Chakka Jam is not an offence, used in many agitations

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

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

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