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Judging the Judge: The communal backlash against a lynching verdict
A reasoned criminal judgment gave way to an organised campaign of communal abuse, threats and intimidation targeting the judge who delivered it
Kerala HC refuses to waive 30-day notice period under SMA, says law needs to be amended
The court observed that not following the procedure invites penalty under the law and hence it could not be relaxed by the court
Delhi HC seeks response in plea seeking quashing of DMC’s report on Delhi riots
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta representing the Centre said that these reports need to be examined
Gross abuse of law: HP High Court quashes FIR against lawyer booked for protesting
The court held that holding peaceful processions, raising slogans, would not be and cannot be an offence
Delhi HC slams Tihar Jail authorities for alleged murder of undertrial
Dilsher Azad was a 23-year-old undertrial lodged in Tihar, who was allegedly murdered by inmates last year
Clashes in UP, warning sign at Tikri, but farmers stand their ground
SKM leaders condemned varying attempts to suppress farmers dissent in parts of the country and declared that peacefully protesting farmers will succeed
Allahabad HC seeks response from UP Gov’t over Anganwadi Project implementation
The plea submitted before the court states that the State Angadwadis do not have adequate means to provide nutritious food to children
Need Human Rights prosecutors in all district Human Rights courts: Plea in Delhi HC
The court has issued notice in this matter and directed the government to file a response within 4 weeks
J&K HC: Notice issued in plea challenging “maximum” period of detention under PSA
The petition states that the period of detention under the Act is in violation of Article 22 of the Constitution
State liable for the action of police officials in custodial torture: NHRC
The Commission recommended payment of compensation and directed departmental action against the policemen even though they were facing trial
Scanty and sketchy evidence: Delhi court grants Disha Ravi bail
The court held that there was no established link between her and alleged banned organisations, and that people cannot be jailed for disagreeing with state policies
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