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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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Delhi Violence: Courts call Delhi Police’s investigation ‘callous, inefficient, indolent and lackadaisical’
An analysis of over 10 orders shows shoddy investigations by the Delhi Police which implicated and jailed people with impunity
Another rape and murder in India’s capital city!
Since September 4, citizens have voiced their rage against the brutal murder and sexual assault of a 21-year-old woman in Delhi
Human rights of Women in mental health institutions violated: SC
The court was hearing a petition concerned with treatment of persons in mental health institutions and has issued a slew of directions to states
Visva Bharti college row: Calcutta HC orders no protests within 50 metres of campus
University students have been protesting the decision to expel three students on disciplinary grounds
Chargesheet calls me ‘veteran of sedition’, gives it a communal colour: Umar Khalid to court
Booked under UAPA in the Delhi Violence case, Khalid argued that the Police have no evidence against him
Hate Watch: K’taka police officer arrested for making Dalit man drink urine
The incident had taken place in May 2021
Indore: Muslim bangle seller beaten by mob, denied bail in molestation case
The Sessions Court denied him bail on the ground that he resides outside Indore and investigation is still going on
Delhi Violence case: Court discharges 3 accused citing shoddy investigation
The court also said that the case was a waste of tax payers' money and of the court’s time, as the police had no real intention to investigate the matter
Bhima Koregaon: Gautam Navlakha moves Bombay HC for house arrest citing lump in chest
The court was informed by the government that Navlakha will be taken to Tata Memorial Hospital for a medical check up tomorrow
Allahabad HC questions if state funds to madrasas is consistent with India’s secular scheme
With a particular focus on madrasas, the Allahabad High Court has asked whether state funding to religious education institutions is in tandem with the Constitution's secular spirit
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