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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
We need to respect humanity: Bombay HC to ED on Anand Grover
Court asks ED not to insist on appearance of the senior advocate till December 14
Turmoil in the North East: One killed, 32 injured in police firing in Tripura
Police opened fire on people protesting resettlement of Bru refugees in the state; trolls spread fake news with communal hues
Anti CAA protests: Madras HC quashes FIR against two
The court noted that the protests were peaceful and the FIR against them did not disclose any act of violence
SC reserves order in plea for CCTVs in all police stations
The court has directed the Senior Advocate to submit a comprehensive report by next Friday on technical issues of installing CCTVs to check police atrocity
Use of ‘Gomatha’ as a synonym for meat can hurt Hindu sentiments: Kerala HC
The accused allegedly used the term ‘Gomatha’ repeatedly in a cooking video preparing beef roast uploaded on social media
Right to choose a partner is intrinsic to Right to life & personal liberty: Allahabad HC
The HC has overruled its earlier order and observed that interference by State or family in a personal relationship, infringes a couple’s freedom of choice
Delhi violence: Minor granted bail by Delhi court
The court observed that there was neither an eye witness, nor the disclosure statement held any meaning to oppose his bail plea
Allahabad HC: What is the logical reason for curtailing liberty of accused in absence of trial?
The high court raised this question while considering a bail application of an accused against whom charges were framed in March 2019 and trial halted due to Covid-19
SC refuses to cancel bail of UAPA accused
Faizan Khan, held for selling sim card used for conspiring Delhi riots, was granted bail by Delhi High Court as the status report could not establish the offence of the accused
Covid-19: SC worried about worsening pandemic situation
The court noted that the infection rate in Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Assam is getting out of control and sought status reports within two days
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