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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

Krishna Janmabhoomi: Plea in Allahabad HC to remove Idgah Mosque

The plea seeks to hand over land to Hindus to freely practise their religion under Article 25 of the Constitution

Delhi Riots: HC stays trial of accused booked under UAPA

The Delhi Police had challenged the trial court order asking it to supply hard copies of the chargesheet to all accused

Cannot suspend internet for more than 15 days says Centre

In its amendment rules, the Department of telecommunications put this restriction while issuing order of communications blockade

Delhi HC extends Covid Bail for thirty more days

The HC considered the High-Powered Committee’s suggestion regarding the inconvenience to jail authorities

OTT content now under the Information and Broadcasting Ministry of India

The Cabinet Secretariat issued a gazette notification on Monday that states the Union Ministry now has the power to oversee online films and other audio-visual content.

Hathras case: Mathura court admits revision plea of three charged for sedition

The three accused along with journalist Siddique Kappan were arrested on their way to Hathras village

Cases against legislators: SC asks trial courts to grant witness protection without application

The Court waiving off need for specific application for grant of witness protection could give the practice the thrust it needs

Arnab’s plea listed urgently in SC, Dushyant Dave alleges preferential treatment

In a letter to the Secretary General of the apex court, the SCBA President pointed out how advocates have to wait for months to get their bail applications listed before the court

Samyabrata defends husband Arnab, takes on Dushyant Dave’s letter to SC

Writes letter countering Dave’s allegations of ‘preferential treatment’ by SC to Arnab Goswami enumerating similar examples

Custodial death case: Orissa HC imposes sentence on ex cops

The High Court noted that custodial violence is abhorrent and a crime against humanity

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