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Bombay High Court orders ₹5 lakh compensation for man illegally arrested, slams police-developer collusion
Court finds arrest arbitrary and mala fide, flags manipulation of police records and orders action against officers; judicial officers who authorised remand to face administrative scrutiny
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 High Court directs Centre to file reply on plea challenging Criminal Procedure Identification Act
The Court has sought a response within six weeks
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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