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Not What the Court Decided: Re-reading the Bombay High Court’s passport judgment
The MEA's recent clarification on passport has centred on a single judicial decision that may not support the sweeping proposition now attributed to it
Unwitting and careless insults to religion, not an offence under IPC: Tripura HC
The Chief Justice held that only aggravated and deliberate form of insult to religion attracts punishment under section 295A of IPC
Dalit activist Shiv Kumar says he was tortured in Haryana jail
Says he will return to continue fighting for the rights of the marginalised, brutalised but not defeated says from hospital he will keep fighting for labour rights
Sharjeel Usmani moves Bombay HC against FIR for Elgar Parishad speech
The former AMU student said that his speech was not offensive, and was taken “out of context”
Speech against political party, not unlawful activity under UAPA: J&K Court
The ASJ granted bail to NC leader Hilal Lone, noting that he did not call for cessation from the Union of India
Allegations are already established, says Delhi HC in media leak case
The court admitted Asif Iqbal Tanha’s contention that the chargesheet was leaked to the media prior to its cognisance
Bom HC asks media houses to exercise restraint, per directions against ‘media trial’
The HC had issued specific directions and guidelines when dealing with the media trial in actor Sushant Singh Rajput suicide case
NHRC questions UP govt on relief and rehabilitation of man acquitted of rape after 20 yrs
The Commission has sought a report from the government asking what action will be taken against public servant responsible in this case
Tandav controversy: SC grants interim protection to Amazon India content head
The top court has also sought new OTT draft rules from the Centre to regulate content, as it currently “lacks teeth”
Brinda Karat hits back at Bar Council for regressive resolution
Resolution defending CJI's allegedly gender insensitive comments, says that if the trend of public criticism of judges is allowed to continue, the Institution will lose its sanctity
Delhi HC issues bailable warrants against MCD union members for non-appearance
The court assured the sanitation employees that they will be paid their salaries, but will not tolerate any ‘indiscipline’
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Rejected as Voter, also denied a Passport? Here is how ‘New India’ deals with exclusion complaints under SIR: Former editor, Telegraph, R Rajagopal
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Face must be visible, then hijab, burqa, dupatta or attire of choice permitted to TET candidates: MCSE
This clarification from the Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) came days after the council’s directive for the June 28 examination; the initial instructions stated that candidates will not be allowed to wear items such as dupattas, burqas, masks and caps inside examination centres which triggered a debate among teachers and various social groups
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Lucknow: Caste hierarchies & contract labour exploitation among sanitation workers
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