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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
SC greenlights Central Vista project, decision split 2:1
Justice Sanjiv Khanna has dissented on the change of land use whereas Justices AM Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari gave the majority opinion
SC/ST Act: Merely because crime is reported, immediate arrest need not be made
The High Court of Telangana however clarified that this observation was being made as the petition was filed within 4 days of registration of crime
Delhi HC: Plea for release of under trials who completed half their maximum sentence
The plea seeks release of undertrials and regular review by the Committee as a permanent solution for decongesting prisons
SC registers suo motu case against Police action on farmers
In an open letter written by Punjab University students have alleged that the farmers are being treated like separatists
‘Love Jihad’ allegations against three Muslim men false: UP police
The Hindu woman had filed a complaint against Abrar, his brother and friend on January 1 accusing them of stalking and intimidating her
Shrey Hospital Fire: Guj HC bats for greater accountability
Responding to points raised about fire safety, court issues a slew of order fixing responsibility on various officials
Equity to be maintained between industrialisation and ecosystem: Orissa HC
The court noted that although development is necessary for enhanced revenue, it cannot be at the cost of human beings
SC extends Covid bail for Chhattisgarh prisoners
The Vacation Bench has extended the time to surrender till January 6 as opposed to December 31
J’khand inter-caste couple allegedly threatened by family and Cabinet minister, HC provides protection
The court, like many other courts of law in the country, upheld an adult’s right to marry person of their choice
Major couple even if not of marriageable age can live together: Punjab and Haryana HC
The court upheld the right to of individuals, who have attained majority, to live together and live a life on their own terms within the corners of law
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