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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...

Objection, Your Honour

Supreme Court judge S. Abdul Nazeer's recent speech raises eyebrows

Ensure safety of the survivor, companions, witnesses in the Franco Mulakkal case: Activists

Sisters In Solidarity, group of feminist lawyers, and activists write to the Church leadership to stand with the survivor in her quest for justice

KEM Hospital accused of atrocities against SC students

Activists planning protest; condemn hospital and Mumbai Police for poor track record against caste-based crimes

Once declared citizen, same person cannot be declared foreigner by another FT: Gauhati HC

One Moinul Haque was already declared citizen but in another proceeding, an ex parte order declared him a foreigner

Most vicious attacks on SC: Plea seeks contempt against Yati Narsighanand for derogatory remarks

The plea has been filed seeking AG’s consent for filing contempt against Yati as he used  abusive language against the apex court

Repeat hate offender Milind Ekbote once again rewarded with bail

He has been charged with rioting, disturbing peace, but was granted bail despite his previous track record of allegedly inciting hate and violence

Gauhati HC directs petitioner to apply for citizenship under CAA

The court set aside the Tribunal order declaring him foreigner and asked him to seek citizenship by registration

SC issues notice in plea urging criminal prosecution in Dharam Sansad case

Spiritual leaders had called for genocide of minorities at the event, but little or no action has been taken against them so far

Umar Khalid bail: He has no argument on merits, State submits before court

Khalid who has been accused of conspiracy behind the 2020 Delhi riots, is charged under UAPA

Buxar District Judge withdraws notice directing court staff to clean a temple

New notice claims the previous Jan 6 notice was the result of “some mischief”, and was neither directed by Patna HC Chief Justice nor ordered by the Buxar District Judge, though it appeared on his official letterhead and was signed by In Charge Officer (Admn), Civil Court Buxar

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