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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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Allahabad HC grants bail to rape accused citing prior consensual sexual relationship
The court also appeared to place onus on minor survivor saying she had "sufficient knowledge" of nature and consequence of sexual activity
Kerala HC reclaims right of extra-judicial divorce for Muslim women
The court asserted rights of Muslim women to seeks extra-judicial dissolution of marriage as per Shariat Act, and laid out guidelines for Family Courts to deal with such declarations.
Picture speaks volumes of his involvement: Delhi HC rejects Shahrukh Pathan’s bail plea
The picture of Pathan holding a gun in his hand aiming it at people was circulated widely on social media, and the court recognised the gravity of the offence while denying him bail
Delhi HC allows 50 persons to offer namaz at Nizamuddin Markaz mosque
The court said that the permission was granted only because other places of worship were open
Sketchy material against Umar Khalid, Delhi court grants bail
The court clearly noted that the State has insufficient material on record against the jailed activist
State should have done more: Gujarat HC on Covid crisis
The court has been hearing a suo motu PIL on the worsening Covid situation in the State
Former Professor Shoma Sen moves Bombay HC against UAPA charges
Argues that the case against her is “unfounded” and that the evidence was “planted” on co-accused’s digital devices
Bombay HC rejects plea to allow Ramadan prayers at Juma Masjid
The court has said that the ongoing critical covid situation is serious in nature and such congregation could impact public health
FLD condemns Manipur activist Laishram Singh’s arrest under UAPA
The human rights group demanded immediate dismissal of all charges against him, saying he was being targeted for his work exposing a nexus between a drug cartel and powerful but corrupt officials
Allahabad HC quashes expired externment order under Goonda Act, says tarnishes reputation
Court upheld petitioner's right to question validity of order; also observed that authorities did not consider tangible and relevant material
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