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Beyond mere Recognition: The Jane Kaushik judgment and the next frontier of transgender equality
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court acknowledged the dignity and rights of employment of transgender individuals, ordered monetary compensation for a transwoman teacher who had been terminated from her position, and ordered that a model Equal Opportunity Policy be made mandatory in all institutions, going further than the Constitution's promise of equality in private employment
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Spewing venom against different beliefs, defies the purpose of religion: Madras HC
The court warned a Christian Evangelist for his reckless statements against Hindu Gods, but quashed the FIRs
Preventive arrests in Delhi prior to chakka jam
Delhi’s Trade Union leaders have been put under preventive arrest hours before the nationwide road blockade. Sources say police cited today’s public meeting as one of the reasons for the detainment.
Sedition law threatens Fundamental Rights: Plea in SC challenges validity
The petition states that the misuse of the provision is stifling the freedom of speech and expression of Indians
Why was Dalit activist Nodeep Kaur denied bail?
The court order states that since the allegations are serious and investigation is at nascent stage, she does not deserve bail
Delhi riots accused granted bail as eye witness account recorded after “humongous delay”
The court held that the accused should be granted bail on the ground of parity as well since other accused were released by Delhi High Court.
Delhi Riots: 63-year-old accused gets bail from Delhi HC
The court noted that there was no electronic evidence on record to keep him under detention
SSR Case: Bom HC reprimands news channels for ‘media trial’
In a 251 pages long judgement, the court studied the balance between freedom of speech and right to fair trial, and gave detailed directions for media houses to follow
Farmer dies at Ghazipur border, family booked for draping body in Tricolour
Police say the family covered the body with the National Flag like that of a martyr; FIR was registered against farmer Baljindra's mother Jasvir Kaur, brother Gurvinder and an unidentified person
Breaking: SC grants ad interim bail to comedian Munawar Faruqui
The top court also stayed the production warrant issued against him in a separate case by the UP Police
Tandav Controversy: Amazon content head gets protection from arrest by Allahabad HC
Aparna Purohit had filed an anticipatory bail application before the court apprehending arrest by UP Police
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