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Ex-TISS student gets bail as Mumbai Court rejects Maoist link based on ‘suspicion’
Court rejects the prosecution’s attempt to link Abhirup Ashim Paul to Maoist activities, holding that books, slogans and association with a student group could not by themselves establish such a connection
Uttarakhand: Nepali citizens deprived of vaccination, HC takes cognisance
In a letter addressed to the court, a law student had highlighted that there were Nepali citizens residing in the state unable to register for the vaccine due to lack of Aadhaar number
No arrests in offences with up to 3 years punishment: Rajasthan HC
The court passed this order while keeping in mind the risk of spread of Covid through asymptomatic persons in prisons, among other things
Companies expected to use CSR funds for Covid-19 relief work: Bombay HC
The court recorded its unhappiness as companies in the Vidarbha region have not adequately utilised funds for Covid-19
Uttarakhand HC pulls up Centre for “callous attitude” on oxygen allocation
The Central Government’s officer failed to appear for hearing on the Covid-19 suo motu matter
Social acceptance of live-in couples is increasing: Punjab & Haryana HC grants protection
This progressive order comes days after different judges of the same HC have been deeming live-in relationships as morally unacceptable
Transfer Hany Babu to Breach Candy hospital by tomorrow: Bombay High Court
Court speaks to Hany Babu on phone, asks about treatment, says his family be permitted to communicate with him, doctors
Bombay HC sets up video call with Father Stan Swamy on May 21
It has also directed JJ Hospital’s Dean to constitute a committee of experts to examine the 84-year old’s health
Ineligible for Covid bail, undertrial moves SC against Uttarakhand HPC’s rule
“Cannot equate undertrials with convicts”, states his plea
Bombay High Court to hear plea for release of Hany Babu for urgent medical care
Advocate Yug Chaudhry informed Court that diagnosis for Mucormycosis is required as the Prof has an unknown eye infection
Chhattisgarh: Villagers allege police fired, killed peaceful protesters at Sukma security camp
Protests continue outside the camp, while police claim three Maoists were killed during the exchange of fire
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