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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
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
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
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