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From Protest to Petition: Maharashtra’s Public Safety Act in the dock
After months of state-wide protests, thousands of objections and sustained civil society opposition, Maharashtra's controversial security law now faces a constitutional challenge before the Bombay High Court
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Ashish Mishra arrives at Kheri for police questioning
While the Minister's son arrived on time for his second appointment, farmers remain unsure of an impartial investigation
Finally, FIRs filed in Dhalpur firing death cases
Gauhati HC directs Assam government to file affidavit pertaining to evictions
We are not satisfied with UP Government’s actions: SC on Lakhimpur Kheri incident
The court was unhappy to learn that the main accused, Ashish Mishra, has not been arrested yet, despite clear eye witness statements
Lakhimpur Kheri: Ashish Mishra fails to appear for questioning
Two hours after his designated time to appear before authorities, farmers and officials still cannot find any trace of Ashish Mishra
Can minor’s consent be considered in POCSO cases?
The Gujarat High Court sets aside conviction of rape under POCSO Act, as the minor girl and the convict were married and girl had borne 2 children
Gauhati HC seeks response from State on Darrang eviction, firing
The court took note of the eviction drive in villages at Sipajhar in Darrang during which two persons were killed in police firing and several were injured
Lakhimpur Kheri: UP gov’t calls for judicial inquiry by retired HC judge
The administration directed Justice Srivastava to present a report regarding the incident within the next two months
Lakhimpur violence: SC asks UP Gov’t to provide details of the FIR, number of arrests made
The court noted that it was an unfortunate incident where 8 people reportedly lost their lives; it has directed the registry to list the matter tomorrow
Delhi violence: HC transfers Judge who criticised Delhi Police’s investigation
Additional Sessions Judge Vinod Yadav had, in the past few months, pulled up many officials of Delhi Police for their callous approach to investigation, and had in some cases even granted bail doubting credibility of police witnesses
Lakhimpur Kheri: Ashish Mishra still not arrested
FIR says he was in the vehicle that mowed down farmers, and there were several eye-witnesses
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