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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

Why can’t allocated budget of Rs.35,000 crores be used for vaccinating 18-44 year olds: SC asks Centre

The court has asked the Central Government to clarify how this sum of money has been spent on vaccines so far

Centre’s paid vaccination policy for 18 to 44 years, prima facie arbitrary and irrational: SC

Given how the second wave has impacted the younger age group, the top court has asked pertinent questions on paid vaccine and mandatory registration

Bombay HC issues notice in State’s appeal against Tarun Tejpal’s acquittal

The court has called for the records of his case from the trial court, observing that there was a prima facie case to grant leave for the appeal

Kerala HC orders the release of people detained for protesting new rules in Lakshadweep

The court held that a person’s liberty is its most important concern, and that no individual will be deprived of it

UP: Family alleges Bulandshahr man was pushed off roof by police

The man’s daughter claims that she was on the terrace and saw the police hit her father with pistol butts, holding him by his legs and throwing him off the roof

SC mulls laying guidelines for application of Sedition law on journalists

The court was dealing with a petition filed by two news channels who were charged under sedition and observed that the terms used in the FIR amounted to muzzling of the media

Orissa HC seeks proof of payment of compensation to families of manual scavenging victims

The court had, in April, directed that compensation of Rs. 10 lakh each be paid to families of 4 persons deceased in manual scavenging activities

Allahabad HC grants bail to man charged under anti-conversion law

The court observed that the girl was a major and was in a relationship with the accused and accompanied him to the hotel room on her own will

Covid-19: Gauhati HC extends interim orders till June 15

Order impacts anticipatory bail, interim bails, sureties and all interim orders passed by the court and its subordinate courts and tribunals

Andhra Pradesh HC orders re-release of prisoners on Covid bail amid second wave

The court has directed this release for 90 days except those who have been charged with serious offences like rape

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