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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
Dilution of Section 498A belittles the ongoing domestic abuse suffered by women
The stance of some courts of law on sec. 498A of the IPC, making overarching general observations (of possible misuse) to a provision that has afforded relief to women experiencing violence within the home and family, retards the recognition that women’s rights movement has received and in fact, takes us back decades, to the 1970s
Delhi HC issues notice in plea claiming illegal detention of 25 year old student under UAPA
She was booked under various charges including some sections of UAPA for protesting against CAA and NRC and has been detained since April 9
SC: Four more petitions filed against CAA, notices issued
The court refused to grant interim stay on operation of the CAA and issued notices
A tug of war ensues on ‘no work no pay’ principle
While the Bombay high court said this principle cannot be invoked during such extraordinary times, the MHA withdrew its previous order which aligned with the court’s order
No justice for migrants, judicial apathy to blame?
Some of the recent observations and comments on the plight of migrants made by various courts come across as harsh
Plea in Bombay HC seeks CAG audit of PM CARES fund
It also seeks disclosure of funds collected thus far by the fund, chaired by PM Modi
Delhi Police arrest Jamia Millia Islamia student leader Asif Iqbal Tanha
The Persian Department student was arrested by the Crime Branch, on Saturday. Meanwhile, Gulfisha, Safoora and others remain in jail as they are charged under UAPA
Policing in the times of corona has many tones, depending on who you are
Delhi MP gets away with a ‘scolding’ for spreading rumours, tweeting fake video, but eminent intellectuals, activists, journalists must face the brunt of the law
UN raises concerns over exploitative provisions of UAPA
Sites labelling of people as terrorists, reversal of burden of proof, and prolonged pre-trial detention as inconsistent with international Human Rights and legal standards
Maharashtra gov’t to release 3,500 prisoners from Thane district
The government has announced that it will be releasing 17,000 inmates to decongest prisons in the state
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