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When Speech Becomes an Act of Terrorism

Terms like “freedom of speech,” “freedom of expression,” “Article 19” or even a simple “free” do not even find a mention in the Supreme Court’s January 5 judgement in...

Karnataka police lathi-charge protesting students

Was this excessive display of force absolutely necessary?

Thanjavur minor’s suicide: Madras HC orders case transfer to CBI; rife with prejudices, hints at ‘religious conversion’ angle

The court while exercising its discretion in transferring the case, made several unwarranted comments about the case and the probability of forcible religious conversion in the case

Rajasthan police lagging in duty in fear of political power: HRDA

Human Rights organisation condemns the month-long delay in arresting panchayat sarpanchs for alleged attempt to murder RTI activist

MP High Court warns state against “moral policing” in interfaith marriage where wife converted willingly

The State had opposed the husband’s petition for custody of his wife, on the grounds of MP’s anti-conversion law, however, the court rejected the same

Umar Khalid Bail: Prosecution equates NE Delhi riots ‘conspirators’ to 9/11 culprits

It was alleged that just like the terrorists had made advance preparations, protests were organised and preparations were made for chakka jam well in advance in Delhi

Dharm Sansad: Haridwar local courts deny bail to hate mongers

The courts, in separate orders, have observed that the allegations against the accused are grave and their statements incited hate and violence

Umar Khalid bail: Prosecution alleges Pinjra Tod and others were included to give protests appear secular

He submitted that the protest sites, including Shaheen Bagh were all organised and hence cannot be said to be organic as was being largely claimed

UP: ST boy’s family cry murder following custodial torture!

Three police personnel were suspended, although police claimed that the family's allegations were false

Lakhimpur Kheri killings: SIT files chargesheet against farmers!

Despite promises to SKM, legal action against farmers continue

Contempt plea against Yati Narsinghanand receives AG’s consent

The plea was filed by a Mumbai activist after Yati made derogatory remarks against the Supreme Court and the Indian Constitution

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