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When Family Becomes Custody: Allahabad HC holds adult women’s faith, residence and liberty cannot be placed under parental control
Holding that an alleged unlawful conversion cannot become a licence for private confinement, the Court separates the legality of religious conversion from the legality of detention—and holds the father and Uttar Pradesh State jointly liable for ₹25 lakh in constitutional compensation
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Mumbai Police: Social media admins will be held responsible for objectionable content
The Mumbai Police has issued an order in this regard asking admins to moderate content on groups, those found violating norms will be booked
Gauhati HC denies default bail to Akhil Gogoi in UAPA case, as NIA investigation pending
NIA says it is not through with the investigation within the stipulated period of 90 days and needs extension
SC orders Teltumbde-Navlakha to surrender in one week
Activists had approached SC for more time to surrender in Bhima Koregaon case due to concerns about Covid-19
J&K govt orders 2G to continue, just when PIL seeking 4G internet is pending before SC
The order states that 2G internet will continue in the UT until April 15
SC directs Juvenile courts to consider releasing children allegedly in conflict with law
The order was given in a suo moto case and is replete with directions to followed by CCIs and JJBs
SC stays Raj HC order directing suspension of sentences, bail pleas to not be listed as “urgent matters”
The single judge bench order went into appeal as the High Court itself approached the apex court against it
Statement of Solidarity, Appeal to Acquit Anand Teltumbde
Over 280 students, faculties and alumni of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) have signed statements in solidarity within two days with their illustrious alumnus, Anand Teltumbde who apart from being a corporate leader and teacher has done so much to the society. Teltumbde is expected to surrender himself by April 6 in accordance with the Supreme Court verdict.
Kerala HC stays controversial decision of govt on home delivery of liquor
State govt’s decision was purportedly made to help people suffering from alcohol withdrawal syndrome
Covid-19: K’taka Kerala border closure dispute reaches SC
The Kerala High Court initiated mediation failed, and now the apex court has arranged for a similar mediation between the two states, after Karnataka closed it borders
Analysis: SC order on plight of migrants and related media reportage
Government attempts to muzzle the media in wake of heart-rending images of migrants walking back home
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