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Ex-TISS student gets bail as Mumbai Court rejects Maoist link based on ‘suspicion’

Court rejects the prosecution’s attempt to link Abhirup Ashim Paul to Maoist activities, holding that books, slogans and association with a student group could not by themselves establish such a connection

NHRC questions UP govt on relief and rehabilitation of man acquitted of rape after 20 yrs

The Commission has sought a report from the government asking what action will be taken against public servant responsible in this case

Tandav controversy: SC grants interim protection to Amazon India content head

The top court has also sought new OTT draft rules from the Centre to regulate content, as it currently “lacks teeth”

Brinda Karat hits back at Bar Council for regressive resolution

Resolution defending CJI's allegedly gender insensitive comments, says that if the trend of public criticism of judges is allowed to continue, the Institution will lose its sanctity

Delhi HC issues bailable warrants against MCD union members for non-appearance

The court assured the sanitation employees that they will be paid their salaries, but will not tolerate any ‘indiscipline’

Handling of electronic evidence by agencies a perversion of criminal justice: CCG

A group of 92 former civil servants, organised together as the Constitutional Conduct Group (CCG) has called for the urgent need for legislative safeguards to ensure that search and seizure operations by the police follow due process and transparency

CCTV cameras in Police stations: SC discontent with Centre, States and UTs

The court noted that the States failed to follow its order in “letter and spirit” ,and refused to entertain the Union’s excuses

Farmer Navreet Singh’s death: Delhi HC directs UP Police to submit post mortem video  

The petitioner and Delhi’s counsel argued that UP police had been non-cooperative and did not hand over important medical reports

K’taka HC asks registry to appoint Judge for handling 56 pending UAPA cases

It was brought to the court’s notice that 2 out of 4 special courts for UAPA have vacant judicial officer positions, while pendency is an issue

Labour activist Shiv Kumar granted bail by Haryana court

He was arrested on January 16 in connection with three FIRs related to extortion, theft and attempt to murder

CJI’s remark smacks of patriarchy, gender insensitivity: Justice Deepak Gupta

The CJI had during the hearing of a rape case, asked the perpetrator if he would marry the survivor

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