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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

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

No gathering can be permitted at Nizamuddin Markaz: Centre tells Delhi HC

The Centre had earlier stated that the mosque can be opened up as per the DDMA guidelines

CJP helps Assam woman declared foreigner get bail from Guwahati HC

The Darrang based woman was declared foreigner in an ex parte judgment by the FT

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