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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
Shaheen Bagh women move SC seeking joint hearing with the farm laws plea
The women protestors of Shaheen Bagh had filed a review plea against SC’s order that held right to protest is ‘not absolute’
Deep Sidhu arrested by Delhi Police Special Cell
He is named in FIR and accused of instigating the Republic Day violence at Red Fort
Publication of intended land acquisition in lesser known newspapers, fraud on right to property: Madras HC
The court even pulled up the Chief Secretary to be answerable to why the court’s previous judgment in this regard is not being followed even after 2 decades
Don’t reveal name of kin, school or employer in rape cases: Bombay HC
The court has issued specific directions in furtherance to the Supreme Court guidelines issues in Nipun Saxena case, to not reveal any information could invariably establish the victim/survivor’s identity
Plea seeking restoration of internet in Haryana, HC issues notice
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued notice to the government in a plea that the suspension of internet was arbitrary and malicious
Delhi court asks Police to respond to plea seeking FIR against Kapil Mishra
A trial court has asks Delhi Police to file a report on Kapil Mishra’s alleged inflammatory, incendiary, and provocative speeches of February 2020
Default bail period to commence only from remand date: Bombay HC in Gautam Navlakha Bail case
Navlakha had argued that he was eligible for default bail as the mandated period of 90 days was over, adding the days he was under house arrest
Karnataka HC seeks information from lower court on pending UAPA cases
This direction has been filed in a petition seeking establishment of an additional court for trial of UAPA cases
Court denies bail to man who pointed pistol at a cop during Delhi Riots
The court remarked that his picture ‘speaks volumes’ about his involvement and conduct on February, 2020, when the communal clash broke out
Elgar Parishad case: Bombay HC rejects default bail to Gautam Navlakha
The Bhima Koregaon accused had sought bail on grounds that the chargesheet had not been filed within the mandated period of 90 days
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