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Inside the SSP’s Office: Allegations of beatings, torture & police impunity against farmer leaders in Meerut, UP

Digvijay Bhati and Mohit Jatav allege they were beaten, tied up and humiliated inside police premises; the allegations come weeks after the Meerut police faced scrutiny over its crackdown on protests demanding justice for a Dalit woman

Goa court acquits journalist Tarun Tejpal in rape case

In 2013, Tejpal was accused of sexually assaulting a junior colleague in a hotel elevator in Goa

Live-in relationships may not be acceptable to all, but not illegal: Punjab & Haryana HC

The court granted protection to a couple in a live-in relationship, ruling that it is not an offence to live together without marrying

Father Stan Swamy to remain in Taloja jail till June 7

The Bombay HC was willing to shift Father Swamy to a hospital of his choice for treatment, but the priest urged only for interim bail

Woman embraces Islam and marries a Muslim, Jammu & Kashmir HC grants protection

She alleged that there was a persistent threat to their life for she converted to Islam and married a Muslim man

Woman embraces Islam and marries a Muslim, Jammu & Kashmir HC grants protection

She alleged that there was a persistent threat to their life for she converted to Islam and married a Muslim man

Release persons not arrested as per Arnesh Kumar guidelines: MP High Court

The court also directed the training academy to sensitise police officers and Magistrates in terms of the court’s directions

Uttarakhand: Nepali citizens deprived of vaccination, HC takes cognisance

In a letter addressed to the court, a law student had highlighted that there were Nepali citizens residing in the state unable to register for the vaccine due to lack of Aadhaar number

No arrests in offences with up to 3 years punishment: Rajasthan HC

The court passed this order while keeping in mind the risk of spread of Covid through asymptomatic persons in prisons, among other things

Companies expected to use CSR funds for Covid-19 relief work: Bombay HC

The court recorded its unhappiness as companies in the Vidarbha region have not adequately utilised funds for Covid-19

Uttarakhand HC pulls up Centre for “callous attitude” on oxygen allocation

The Central Government’s officer failed to appear for hearing on the Covid-19 suo motu matter

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