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The stay of UGC Equity Regulations, 2026: The interim order, the proceedings, and the constitutional questions raised
While flagging vagueness and potential misuse, the Court suspends a caste-equity framework born out of the alleged suicide of Rohit Vemula and Payal Tadvi petition
Calcutta High Court sets an example, orders Rs. 80,000 compensation for illegal demolition
The court expressed dismay that the authorities did not follow due process of law and in an unauthorised manner, demolished a property without issuing any notice
Bombay HC observes that prima facie officials of the forest department wanted to evict a tribal without following due process
The bench also noted that while the forest department claims that the tribal claim was rejected in 2015, there was no evidence to support that claim. Rejects application filed by the forest department.
4 years behind bars, bail granted to two accused arrested under UAPA
The accused who had been arrested in 2018, alleged to have Maoist links in the murder case of two TDP leaders
SC raises concern over frivolous use of NSA
The court observed that the SP leader was detained for about a year without application of mind by the detaining authorities
Preventive detention laws have a colonial legacy with a high potential for abuse and misuse, only to be used in rarest of the rare...
Even today, numerous preventive detention laws and anti-terror legislations, which allow for arrest without a trial and the denial of anticipatory bail, remain a vital component of India's legal system
UP: Five days after attack on father of Dalit gang rape survivor, two infants and survivor set on fire at home by gang-rape suspects
The authorities' reluctance to include appropriate provisions under the SC/ST (PoA) Act and abiding by provisions for providing police protection to fame worsens situation of Dalit women in India
14 months on, Kashmiri journalist, Fahad Shah’s detention under PSA quashed
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court held that the detention order against Peerzada Fahad Shah was liable to be quashed
Encounter Killings in UP raise doubts about complicity: PUCL
Representation Image The People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) has...
SC reprimands Mumbai Metro on its bid to fell additional trees in Aarey, imposes Rs 10 lakh fine
Despite the violation, an order authorising the cutting of 177 trees was issued
Extra-judicial killings in UP: A badge of honour or a matter of shame?
In March 2023, stark figures revealed by the state government proudly showcased that the police in Uttar Pradesh (UP) had carried out more than 10,000 encounters over the past 6 years, episodes in which 178 persons accused of crimes, were shot dead
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The stay of UGC Equity Regulations, 2026: The interim order, the proceedings, and the constitutional questions raised
While flagging vagueness and potential misuse, the Court suspends a caste-equity framework born out of the alleged suicide of Rohit Vemula and Payal Tadvi petition
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British Citizen of Indian Origin detained in India: A Legal Analysis of Dr Sangram Patil’s Detention
A UK based Health Consultant at NHS Dr Sangram Patil Detained in India appeals to HC for the Quashing of the FIR and rescinding of the LOC
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Bombay High Court rejects State’s adjournment plea in Sangram Patil case; hearing to proceed on February 4
Court refuses to delay hearing, noting continued travel restriction due to Look Out Circular and absence of State’s reply
India
SIR Notices in Spotlight: from Amartya Sen, war vetereran Arun Prakash to Mohammed Shami summoned for SIR hearing
West Bengal’s ongoing and controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has—rather shockingly-- summoned Nobel laureates, actors, athletes, poets, ministers, and war heroes for verification hearings! While the ECI defends itself citing ‘due process’, reports from the ground suggest both haste and pre-determined bias; now, because of SC monitoring, the ECI has been compelled to publicise the list of 1.25 crore voters categorised under the ‘logical discrepancy’ category
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American Muslim Heritage: Five Centuries of Muslim Life in America
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Outrage of the demolition of Adivasi homes (padas) at the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, without necessary verification of the land records under the Forest Rights Act, 2006 have cause consternation on Republic Day, 2026; while authorities claim this is as per an Order of the High Court, protesters say that no attempt of due process ensued: no notice; children are out of school and electricity and transport have been stopped
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When Genocide is provoked from the Stage: Raebareli hate speeches, Bhagalpur dog whistles, and a delayed FIR
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