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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
Himachal Pradesh HC allows inter caste union, upholds women’s right to choose
The court observed that a girl is not “cattle” but an independent living soul with rights who can exercise her discretion
Bombay HC upholds bail to alleged ISIS member Areeb Majeed
The High Court opined that he should be granted bail as he has been in jail since 2014 and the trial is not close to completion
SC rejects Jail Superintendent’s plea against inquiry for failing to consider parole applications
The top court observed the “sad state of prisons” and refused to interfere in the government ordered disciplinary enquiry
SC dismisses plea against Delhi HC order setting up court receivers for Temple donation
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The top court noted that the HC order was “very good”, and necessary to bring order to such places
Bombay HC order on medical bail for Varavara Rao sets an imp precedent
The court concluded that sending Rao back to Taloja prison would endanger his life
Disha Ravi remanded to one more day of Police custody
Her police custody of three days was to end today, on February 22
Bombay HC grants Dr. Varavara Rao bail for six months
The octogenarian Telugu poet has been in custody and awaiting trial since August 2018
HRDA condemns U’khand police’s plan to deny passport for “anti-national” social media posts
The DGP’s decision has received huge criticism from lawyers and activists, all of whom say it violates the fundamental rights to free speech and expression
Tablighi Jamaat: Delhi court orders release of passports of acquitted foreign nationals
In pursuance of the top court order to facilitate the return of all foreigners, the court directed the release of their belongings
Delhi court reserves order on Disha Ravi’s bail plea
The hearing lasted for three long hours where the court heard Delhi Police and Disha Ravi’s arguments
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