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From Protest to Petition: Maharashtra’s Public Safety Act in the dock
After months of state-wide protests, thousands of objections and sustained civil society opposition, Maharashtra's controversial security law now faces a constitutional challenge before the Bombay High Court
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Deaths certificates should clearly state Covid-19 as the cause: SC
The apex court directs that death certificates properly state Covid-19 as the cause of death of infected patients to ease the process of relief for families and dependents.
Dowry death cases: SC observes casual approach of trial courts, issues guidelines
The top court held that even though dowry death is a menace and increasing by the day, some innocent families are unnecessarily roped in
Covid-19: Gauhati HC directs DLSA to provide immediate ration to sex workers, their family
It also asked how the State, through National AIDS Control Organisation, will identify sex workers and provide ration
Red Fort case is Conspiracy to cause embarrassment: Delhi Police
The chargesheet on the violence witnessed in the city on Republic Day stated act was “pre-conceived and well-coordinated"
MP High Court directs police to “counsel” those flouting COVID norms instead of beating them
The court was hearing a petition seeking FIR against two Indore cops who were seen in a viral video beating up a rickshaw driver even as his young son pleaded with them.
Kerala HC refuses to stay Draft Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation
The court has granted 2 weeks’ time to the UT’s administration to respond to the petition but refused to grant stay in the interim
Narada case: Five-judge bench of Cal HC grants interim bail to the four TMC leaders
The interim bail granted to them by special court was stayed by the high court and they were put under house arrest; subsequently, they have been granted interim bail by a 5-judge bench
Bombay HC slams Centre’s affidavit defending faulty PMCARES Fund ventilators
The court noted that it would be better if the affidavit avoided the blame game and showed sensitivity towards Covid-19 patients
Upload information about children orphaned due to Covid: SC to Districts
District authorities across all states have been given time till May 30 to get the latest information about such children and the steps taken for their basic needs
PIL for sufficient supply of Covid-19 vaccines: Delhi HC issues notice
The petitioner submitted that while the Centre and Delhi government have been blaming each other, his concern is to protect his health
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