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Assam: Gauhati HC quashes NSA detention of activist Pranab Doley
Doley was arrested in July this year for a protest against a hotel project near Kaziranga, and had been booked under the nefarious National Security Act (NSA) after a court granted him bail; Forum for Social Harmony, AMSU-AIKMS and BAA accuse the Assam government of criminalising land rights activism
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
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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’
Handling of electronic evidence by agencies a perversion of criminal justice: CCG
A group of 92 former civil servants, organised together as the Constitutional Conduct Group (CCG) has called for the urgent need for legislative safeguards to ensure that search and seizure operations by the police follow due process and transparency
CCTV cameras in Police stations: SC discontent with Centre, States and UTs
The court noted that the States failed to follow its order in “letter and spirit” ,and refused to entertain the Union’s excuses
Farmer Navreet Singh’s death: Delhi HC directs UP Police to submit post mortem video
The petitioner and Delhi’s counsel argued that UP police had been non-cooperative and did not hand over important medical reports
K’taka HC asks registry to appoint Judge for handling 56 pending UAPA cases
It was brought to the court’s notice that 2 out of 4 special courts for UAPA have vacant judicial officer positions, while pendency is an issue
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Assam: Gauhati HC quashes NSA detention of activist Pranab Doley
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