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The telegram NEET case and the expansion of platform-level censorship in India

The Court's judgment marks a significant shift in Indian digital rights jurisprudence by accepting that the very design and architecture of a platform may justify extraordinary restrictions affecting millions of lawful users

Jignesh Mevani’s arrest: NCSC issues notice to Gujarat, Assam

Dalit groups had filed a complaint with the Mamlatdar’s office siting how key procedures for arrest of a sitting MLA, such as informing the Speaker, were ignored

SC impact: No Dharm Sansad as peace prevails in Roorkee

Uttarakhand Police impose Section 144, thwarting any attempts to hold a ‘Dharma Sansad’ as threatened by right-wing groups

Bombay HC dismisses Gautam Navlakha’s plea seeking house arrest

Court directs Superintendent of Taloja Central Jail to ensure medical facilities are provided to the human rights defender and senior journalist

Anganwadi workers, helpers entitled to gratuity payment: SC

In a detailed order acknowledging the contributions of anganwadi centres and its workers, the apex court recognises the womens’ right to gratuity payment

Barpeta court rejects Jignesh Mevani’s bail in assault case

Mevani sentenced to five days police custody, could move bail application before a higher forum tomorrow

Khargone police files FIR against hate-mongers

According to a senior police official, the miscreants suspected to in Katarwar area will soon be identified and caught

Dharm Sansads: SC pulls up Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh for lax approach

Court directs HP to file an affidavit on the preventive steps taken in Una, and directs Uttarakhand to undertake corrective measures in Roorkee; says Chief Secys will be held responsible

Delhi court orders FIR against three cops for shooting suspect in the knee

Courts across India are setting similar examples where errant officers are taken to task

BREAKING: Jignesh Mevani re-arrested after getting bail in Assam

Barpeta Police arrest him in unknown case after he was granted bail by the CJP Kokrajhar; Congress Party holds protests and demonstrations in Assam and Gujarat in support of Mevani

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