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Rajasthan HC finds no caste intent in words like ‘Bhangi’, ‘Neech’, ‘Bhikhari’, ‘Mangani’, drops SC/ST Act charges

Absence of ‘public view’ and caste intent cited as reasons for dismissal of SC/ST charges by Rajasthan High Court in 2011 encroachment dispute, raising concerns over dilution of SC/ST Act’s purpose

SC highlights deplorable conditions in Matia detention Centre of Assam, calls it a “sorry state of affairs”

Supreme Court criticises the lack of adequate water supply, proper sanitation systems, or proper toilets in the detention centres, asks for report on food facilities and medical health within three weeks

Delhi High Court transfers to CBI the case involving Delhi violence victim Faizan who was attacked by the mob in police uniform and forced...

The court came down heavily on the Delhi Police and said that the investigation does not inspire confidence as it has done “too-little” and “too-late”; it further remarked that “custodians of the law…seemed to have been driven by bigoted mindsets”

Supreme Court stays directive of state forcing food sellers along Kanwar Yatra to display names, states authorities cannot usurp power without legal foundation

After issuing notices to the state of UP, Uttarakhand and MP, the Court asked the food sellers to display the kind of food being served as Kanwariyas may have dietary preferences

Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill tabled in assembly, using the myth of “urban naxals” to supress dissent?

CJP dissects the MSPS Bill and its problematic provision, its impact on the citizenry, dangers of having another draconian law in the face of existing BNS, 2023, UAPA, 1967 & PMLA, 2002

“Authorities cannot arbitrarily accuse people of being foreigners or initiate an investigation without a substantial basis” states Supreme Court while reinstating citizenship of a...

The bench noted that there had been a serious injustice committed by the authorities since the start of the investigation while overturning the decision of the Foreigner's Tribunal and the judgment of the Gauhati High Court that had declared the appellant to be a foreigner.

Criminalising ‘Conversions’!

On 1 July 2024, Justice Rohit Ranjan Agarwal of...

Modi’s government bypasses SC & Law Commission, no nuanced, strong penal sections on Hate Speech: BNS, 2023

Why did the Modi-led Union Government ignore the Law Commission’s 267 th Report and evolving jurisprudence (judgements of the Supreme Court of India) on crucial suggestions to strengthen laws on Hate Speech?

Another elderly couple rejoice as their citizenship is restored with CJP’s help

The ailing husband and wife were forced to appear before a Tribunal every month on mere suspicion of being foreigners even though they claimed that due process was never followed in declaring them as suspected foreigners. CJP’s assistance finally helps them restore their citizenship.

Mumbai: Shiv Sena leader granted bail, as son arrested for alleged case of hit and run

Shiva Sena (Eknath Shinde camp) leader Rajesh Shah’s son Mihir Shah has reportedly crashed his BMW into two people, following which the woman was dragged around the wheel of the car for about 1.5 km. Earlier absconding, Mihir Shah has now been arrested by the Mumbai Police.

FIR filed by UP police against 2 journalists, 3 others for putting out social media posts on an incident of alleged mob lynching of...

On July 5, an incident of mob lynching of a Muslim man was reported in UP, on July 6, the police booked those who put out social media posts on the incident while maintaining the same to be a case of culpable homicide, deemed the social media posts to be “malicious” and “wrong”

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Dalit Prof. stands firm against caste discrimination and superstition, defying university warning

Earlier, Allahabad University issued a formal warning to Prof. Vikram Harijan over his alleged comments on Hindu deities, urging him to avoid sensitive discussions that could harm the institution’s reputation. Despite the controversy and social media backlash, the Dalit professor remains steadfast, pledging to continue challenging caste-based discrimination and superstition.

Voting manipulation and police brutality plague 8 out of 15 by-poll seats; Muslim voters denied their right to vote in UP

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Elections amidst glitches: Maharashtra’s crucial poll day unfolds with complaints of barricading and EVM glitches

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River Ganga, communities, cultures & livelihood: will Indians preserve its life-sustaining legacy?

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UP by-elections: Reports of serious disturbances and disruption of voters

The Samajwadi Party has accused police of deterring voters in Uttar Pradesh, with visuals showing Muslim voters in Meerapur and Kundarki assembly constituencies refusing to cast their ballots despite having valid ID cards and slips. Police reportedly verified voting slips and IDs, sparking protest and voting malpractices; the Kanpur Police Commissionerate has suspended officers who obstructed voters through unwarranted ID checks; similarly the SP Moradabad also informed the public through social media that action has been taken against errant officers