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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

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

Did the SC passingly affirm right to choose one’s religion?

The apex court made oral remarks while dismissing a petition seeking directions for curbing alleged mass conversions of SC/ST community through intimidation, threats and gifts

Payment of extortion money does not amount to terror funding: SC

SC grants bail to UAPA accused, says no prima facie case was against the accused since the only accusation was that he had paid extortion money to a terror organisation

POCSO Act confers a right upon a child to have legal counsel: Bom HC

The court has issued specific directions to ensure that the child is represented with his/her own counsel and that the family is updated about the proceedings at all times

SC dismisses Anil Deshmukh’s plea against Bom HC order for CBI probe

The court stated that the nature of allegations was serious and it was not inclined to interfere with the High Court’s order

It is not possible to grant the interim relief: SC on detained Rohingyas in J&K

Top court insists that proper deportation procedure be followed

Years after Ramjanmabhoomi, ASI to survey Gyanvapi-Kashi Vishwanath complex

Court was hearing plea demanding return of said premises to Hindus, orders UP government to bear cost of survey

Asif Tanha bail plea: Delhi HC seeks unredacted witness statements from trial court

The orders on Tanha’s bail plea are still reserved while the court awaits relevant documents to be submitted

Allahabad HC refuses pre-arrest bail to PFI member for alleged remarks against Ayodhya temple

The accused was charged for promoting enmity based on a complaint that itself was allegedly based on hearsay that he spoke about protecting Babri Masjid

Delhi violence: Court grants stay in trial of case where complainant is also accused

The court has sought a response from the State, also the original case file from the trial court

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