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Allahabad High Court flags surge in “false” conversion firs, seeks accountability from UP government
In a strong rebuke, the Allahabad High Court questions misuse of the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, calls out investigative lapses, and directs state authorities to act against frivolous complaints while protecting the accused and the woman at the centre of the case
SC: No stay on CAA, issues notices to Centre to respond by mid-January
The Supreme Court held a hearing for around 60 petitions against the Citizenship Amendment Act, questioning, among other things, the constitutional validity of the law.
Unnao rape case: Sengar’s sentence hearing adjourned to December 20
The Delhi District Court today, heard submissions to decide upon the quantum of sentence to be given to ex-MLA of BJP, Kuldeep Sengar, for being convicted on charges of rape under IPC as well as under POCSO.
Unnao: Rape accused gets bail, survivor sets herself ablaze
Another day, another survivor of rape falls victim to the criminal justice system. The police lodged a case of abetment to suicide against the accused who was granted anticipatory bail in a case of allegedly committing rape and extorting money from the now 23-year-old survivor.
SC to hear petitions against CAA on Dec 18
Petitions challenging the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) have been filed by several socio-political organisations and individuals.
AMU students back Jamia brethren, police attack them too!
Image Courtesy: PTIOn Sunday, within hours of laying siege...
Ayodhya dispute: SC dismisses all review petitions
Image Courtesy: apnlive.comThe Supreme Court has dismissed all review...
Six accused in lynching case get bail from Ranchi HC: Tabrez Ansari case
In pronouncing the order, the court said that ‘there was no specific allegation against the accused and the crime is general in nature’
Investigate Hyderabad encounter: CHRI
Encounter needs robust investigation, police accountability and strict compliance with Supreme Court guidelines, legal procedures: CHRI
Hyderabad police ‘encounters’ intervention from NHRC, HC
The kind of reactions that need to be highlighted in the face of the allegedly ‘extra-judicial’ encounters of the 4 accused in the Hyderabad vet’s rape and murder case are those of the NHRC, Telangana High Court, the Civil Society and lawyers. The most disturbing reactions came from general masses where people were seen rejoicing over the unlawful killing of accused in police remand by way of misuse of power by the police.
Sedition plea against Kanhaiya disposed of by Delhi HC
Delhi HC refused to direct AAP government to sanction prosecution
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