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Data is real, true wealth: SC issues notice in yet another plea challenging DPDP Act; highlights privacy concerns
This petition, filed by journalist Geeta Seshu, along with the Software Freedom Law Centre (SFLC) that also challenges the constitutional validity of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 will now be heard with other petitions filed in the matter by Reporter’s Collective, Nitin Sethi and Venkatesh Nayak, on March 23
Systemic delays in charging accused mean denials of justice & freedom: Delhi lawyers
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Is Delhi Police hiding key information, documents of riot cases?
Lawyers, activists, and factfinding reports, including the official one released by the Delhi Minorities Commission, have alleged that Delhi police refused to fulfil its duty by delaying FIRs in connection with the North East Delhi riots of February 2020
Kerala rapist demands parole to marry survivor; ploy to escape justice?
The former priest had been convicted of raping a minor girl and had allegedly pressured the family to take the case back
Custodial killings in Kerala: Deconstructing facts
A critical inquiry into custodial killings in the state over the last four years
HRDA blames police negligence for Vikram Joshi murder
Writes to NHRC saying the slain journalist was a human rights defender doing "public service by attempting to lodge a police complaint against sexual harassment."
Concerned citizens urge SC to withdraw contempt case against Prashant Bhushan
The signatories include former judges, former civil servants as well as renowned social activists who have raised concern over stifling criticism through this statement
What lies behind the high walls of Indian prisons?
A look at how or if, the seemingly opaque conditions in Indian prisons are being monitored by authorities, and with what degree of transparency and accountability
NE Delhi violence: Activists write to President about controversial police order
Letter questions impartiality of the investigation authority and fears one community is being placated
Gujarat: 6 policemen accused of custodial murder of Telangana man remain untraceable
The hopes of recovering the remains of the victim are bleak, but all circumstantial evidence make up the facts in the case, as per the ACP who is the complainant in the FIR
No updates from hospital, prison: Varavara Rao’s family appeals to NHRC again
The aged poet has multiple ailments now, but family fears he may be declared ‘stable’ and sent back to Taloja Jail after Covid-19 treatment is over
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Court allows preliminary objection while continuing stay on deportation; petitioner explains delay to challenge FT order through prolonged detention, lack of access to the detenue, financial constraints, and absence of legal aid
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Bhagat Singh sent to gallows once again!
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Gender and Sexuality
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Rights
Intrusive and Unconstitutional: CJP’s dissent note on Maharashtra’s Anti-Conversion Law
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Labour
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Delhi, Mumbai: Media organisations sharply criticise UNI eviction
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