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Decoding the Judgement on Sathankulam Custodial Death-Part 2-Pathbreaking Orders of the High Court
Decoding the Judgement on Sathankulam Custodial Death-Part 2-Pathbreaking Orders of the High Court of Madras : Adv. Henri Tiphagne
NHRC chairmanship contender Justice Arun Mishra’s legacy
High-powered recommendation committee has reportedly proposed Justice Mishra’s name to lead National Human Rights Commission
Why can’t allocated budget of Rs.35,000 crores be used for vaccinating 18-44 year olds: SC asks Centre
The court has asked the Central Government to clarify how this sum of money has been spent on vaccines so far
Centre’s paid vaccination policy for 18 to 44 years, prima facie arbitrary and irrational: SC
Given how the second wave has impacted the younger age group, the top court has asked pertinent questions on paid vaccine and mandatory registration
Bombay HC issues notice in State’s appeal against Tarun Tejpal’s acquittal
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Kerala HC orders the release of people detained for protesting new rules in Lakshadweep
The court held that a person’s liberty is its most important concern, and that no individual will be deprived of it
UP: Family alleges Bulandshahr man was pushed off roof by police
The man’s daughter claims that she was on the terrace and saw the police hit her father with pistol butts, holding him by his legs and throwing him off the roof
SC mulls laying guidelines for application of Sedition law on journalists
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Orissa HC seeks proof of payment of compensation to families of manual scavenging victims
The court had, in April, directed that compensation of Rs. 10 lakh each be paid to families of 4 persons deceased in manual scavenging activities
Allahabad HC grants bail to man charged under anti-conversion law
The court observed that the girl was a major and was in a relationship with the accused and accompanied him to the hotel room on her own will
Covid-19: Gauhati HC extends interim orders till June 15
Order impacts anticipatory bail, interim bails, sureties and all interim orders passed by the court and its subordinate courts and tribunals
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