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From Outrage to Acquittal: The Raja Singh hate speech case comes to a close
Mass protests, preventive detention, political fallout and four years of criminal proceedings culminated in the acquittal of Telangana MLA T. Raja Singh
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Bombay High Court reserves order in Gautam Navlakha’s bail plea
The human rights defender had approached the Bombay HC seeking bail on the grounds that the charge sheet was not filed within the upper time of 90 days under section 167(2) of CrPC.
CJP moves petition against “Love Jihad” laws in SC
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Human Rights group calls the Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh laws surrounding inter-faith marriages, un-constitutional and anti-women; demands they be struck down
Court takes cognisance of chargesheet in suicide abetment case against Arnab Goswami
The Alibaug Magistrate court took cognisance while Arnab’s counsel was arguing at the High Court against such cognisance
Lack of menstrual hygiene facilities depriving girls of right to education: J&K HC
Bench led by then Chief Justice Gita Mittal gave a detailed order directing govt to submit plan of action regarding improving sanitation facilities and providing menstrual products in schools
Acquire CCTV footage whenever possible or face action: P&H HC to cops
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UP’s tryst with Love Jihad: The Ordinance and Constitutionality
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Karnataka HC permits Amnesty International to withdraw limited funds from frozen accounts
The petitioner organisation argued that they are being constantly harassed and the donations made to them are not for profit but for upholding human rights
SC slams UP Police for sham murder investigation involving BJP MLA
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Enable Transgender Community to apply for Constable Post: Patna High Court
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They tortured me, gave me injections, I fear I have miscarried: Pinki, victim of anti ‘Love Jihad’ law
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