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Two FIRs, Four Days In: Pune sees first use of Maharashtra’s controversial anti-conversion law
Pune police invoke the new law against a man accused of targeting a minor and an OCI cardholder accused of religious inducement
Maharashtra: HPC directs re-release of prisoners amid Covid-19
There are 12,571 interim bail pleas pending before courts, that need to be decided within the next one week
Yet another NRC reverification plea moved before SC
Assam NRC Coordinator moves SC seeking comprehensive and time bound reverification citing “glaring anomalies of a serious nature”
Death due to lack of timely medical aid is a violation of right to life: Patna HC
The court has sought more information about rural Bihar and response from DCs about the bodies floating in Ganga
Breaking: SC dismisses Gautam Navlakha’s bail plea
The top court has upheld the Bombay HC judgment, holding that Default bail period commences only from remand date
EC, courts and Government failed to see risk of polls during Covid-19: Allahabad HC
It remarked that the virus has now reached the villages, and that the State lacks preparation and resources to deal with the same
Delhi HC upholds detainee’s right to legal consultation, guaranteed by the Constitution
The court held that the right to consult a legal counsel is guaranteed by the Constitution and cannot be diluted by the State
Rs. 1 cr compensation should be given to families of polling officials who died of Covid: Allahabad HC
The court deemed the amount decided by the government to be very low, and directed that the same be revised
Form Public Grievance Committee, submit vaccine plan for disabled and labour class: Allahabad HC
The Court has issued a slew of directions while also seeking detailed information into various aspects of the covid situation in the state, from the 20 deaths in Meerut to the demise of a sitting judge of the court due to Covid, and the vaccination plan
State did not pay heed to Covid second wave warnings: Uttarakhand HC
The court expressed its displeasure at the government’s vague affidavit and lack of planning
Delhi HC seeks procedure of deportation of foreign nationals found without documents
The court has also asked the Union Home Ministry to inform the court of time period and formalities in this regard
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