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When Protest becomes a “Threat”: Inside the Supreme Court hearing on Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA detention

From alleged “Arab Spring inspiration” to missing exculpatory material, the case raises stark questions about preventive detention, free speech, and governance in India’s border regions

SHOCKING! Allahabad HC asks that Cow Protection be declared a Fundamental Right for Hindus!

The court's order denying bail to a man accused of cow slaughter, highlighted the importance of cows in Indian culture and contained several passages containing historical and mythological references

Madras HC bats for LGBTQIA+ again, issues more directions to police, media

Justice Venkatesh in his continuing jurisprudence seems determined to ensure the justice system is sensitised towards the community and the harassment it faces on a daily basis

Sharjeel Imam tried to create complete anarchy: Gov’t tells Delhi court

The PhD student from JNU was arrested last year on sedition and terrorism charges in connection with his speeches against CAA

Who is Justice Akil Kureshi?

The Tripura High Court’s Chief Justice is the second senior most High Court judge, but was not recommended for elevation to the SC

Gurugram police set up SIT, 14 days after alleged rape and murder of 13 year old girl

Rape, fatal assaults on minor Dalit girls on the rise in NCR; recurring pattern of crime, attempts at hasty cremation

Delhi Court questions Police for alleged refusal to file FIR against right-wing hate mongers

The complaint was made against Dasna temple priest Yati Narsinghanand and Karni Sena Chief Suraj Pal Amu for communal speeches made on different occasions

Allahabad HC grants bail in alleged conversion case

The court observed that the accused was merely present during the alleged conversion taking place

What does the Law say about Lathi Charge?

The recent lathi charge against the farmers in Karnal, left one dead and several injured

Who will police the police?

in 2006, the Supreme Court had directed all states to set up effective police complaint authorities at district and state level. However, even though these have been established, the role they play, if any, remains unknown

Hathras case: Allahabad HC refuses to stay or transfer ongoing trial outside Hathras

The victim’s family had urged the court to stay the trial before the special court, after they faced intimidation and threats in open court

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When Protest becomes a “Threat”: Inside the Supreme Court hearing on Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA detention

From alleged “Arab Spring inspiration” to missing exculpatory material, the case raises stark questions about preventive detention, free speech, and governance in India’s border regions

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