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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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Gyan Vapi case: Allahabad HC reserves judgment on appeal against ASI survey
A Varanasi court had ordered a survey of the Gyan Vapi mosque-Kashi Vishwanath temple complex, leading the Sunni Board and mosque authorities to move HC against the order
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
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