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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
Only one woman judge in Supreme Court, 77 across all High Courts!
Law and Justice Minister, Kiren Rijiju, unable to provide information about female judges at the district level
Citizenship should ordinarily be decided on merit rather than by default: Gauhati HC
The court observed this while dealing with a petition challenging an ex parte order declaring the petitioner to be a foreigner and remanded the case for reconsideration
Gujarat cops booked for custodial death of tribal teenagers
The police had earlier claimed that the two boys had committed suicide as they were found hanging by computer wires in the police station premises. However, bandh observed in the Dangs district and pressure from Congress as well as BJP leaders led to filing of the case.
Junaid murder case: Punjab & Haryana HC to hear bail cancellation plea
The court will hear the case after the State files its response as Junaid’s brother claims that the accused violated his bail conditions
PP must submit report giving specific reasons for detention under UAPA: J&K and Ladakh HC
The court ruled that an IO’s request cannot substitute a Public Prosecutor’s report to extend the detention period under UAPA beyond 90 days
Pegasus Snoopgate: RS MP, Journalists move SC for court monitored probe
Reports of alleged snooping of human rights activists, politicians and journalists, using Israeli spyware Pegasus, surfaced one day before the monsoon session
All eyes on Rakesh Asthana, the new Delhi Police Commissioner
Law and order in Delhi is top priority as Independence Day nears, farmers protests continue, neighbouring states prepare for Assembly elections 2022
No detention centres inside jail premises: Patna HC
While considering a petition of a Bangladeshi migrant, who has been housed in an After Care Home for many years, the court has raised some pertinent questions about illegal migrants crossing borders and how they are dealt with once caught. The court is considering how their human rights can be protected.
Beyond jurisdiction says Gauhati HC, case remanded back to Foreigner Tribunal
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An order declaring Golapi Begum foreigner was set aside and the petitioner protected
UP’s damage to property law contravenes SC guidelines
The Supreme Court had, in a judgement in 2009, directed that for claiming compensation, the high court should appoint a Claims Commissioner and the court would finally decide the amount after hearing both parties.
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