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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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Former chairperson of Shia Waqf Board of Uttar Pradesh, Rizvi had asked that certain verses of the holy book that he alleged “promote extremism” be deleted
SC issues notice in Thwaha Fasal plea against HC order cancelling bail
The Kerala youth was granted bail by trial court but his bail was cancelled by the High Court stating that national interest prevails over individual rights
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POCSO Act confers a right upon a child to have legal counsel: Bom HC
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Top court insists that proper deportation procedure be followed
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Court was hearing plea demanding return of said premises to Hindus, orders UP government to bear cost of survey
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The orders on Tanha’s bail plea are still reserved while the court awaits relevant documents to be submitted
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