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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

Stand-up comic Faruqui Munawar’s custody extended by two weeks

His bail hearing is expected before the high court soon

Allahabad HC directs UP Police to not harass interfaith couple

The High Court took note of the petitioners' submission that they were being harassed after the invocation of the new anti-conversion law in the state

Reopen Anganwadi Centres, ensure proper nutrition to women and children: SC 

The top court held that the government has a constitutional obligation to ensure nutritional support to pregnant, lactating women and children

Consider Varavara Rao’s age, health while arguing against bail plea: Bombay HC to NIA

The court further extended his hospital stay while taking on record his medical reports filed by the hospital

Notice publication of marriage under Special Marriage Act violates privacy: Allahabad HC

The court has noted that the provisions mandating publication and inviting objections to the marriage is mere directory in nature

Activists challenge validity of criminal contempt in  K’taka HC

Prashant Bhushan, N Ram, Arun Shourie and Krishna Prasad have filed a petition stating that the provision is incurably vague and manifestly arbitrary

Prima facie attempt to safeguard prison officials: Kerala HC on Custodial Torture Report

The court was disappointed with the enquiry report submitted by DIG, Prisons and has asked the DGP conduct enquiry into certain aspects

Delhi Police file plea against farmers causing ‘national embarrassment’

Supreme Court has issued a notice to farmers' unions on the plea against a proposed tractor rally on Republic Day; will hear it on Monday, January 18

Bhima Koregaon case: Dalit group demands action against Manohar ‘Sambhaji’ Bhide

Republican Yuva Morcha asks why have the police not named Bhide in a chargesheet, demands Maharashtra CM look into the matter

Victory for farmers! SC suspends the implementation of three Farm Laws

It has also directed the formation of a committee that will be part of judicial proceedings and will submit a report to the court

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