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Judging the Judge: The communal backlash against a lynching verdict

A reasoned criminal judgment gave way to an organised campaign of communal abuse, threats and intimidation targeting the judge who delivered it

Prior notice to DM for inter faith marriage mandatory: Uttarakhand HC

The high court has directed strict compliance of the Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion Act, 2018 noting that the provisions of the Act are not being duly followed

Mothers can’t be denied child’s custody upon entering new relationship without divorce: Allahabad HC

However, the court allowed visitation rights to the father as a father’s company is also essential for the child’s welfare

SC greenlights Central Vista project, decision split 2:1 

Justice Sanjiv Khanna has dissented on the change of land use whereas Justices AM Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari gave the majority opinion

SC/ST Act: Merely because crime is reported, immediate arrest need not be made

The High Court of Telangana however clarified that this observation was being made as the petition was filed within 4 days of registration of crime

Delhi HC: Plea for release of under trials who completed half their maximum sentence

The plea seeks release of undertrials and regular review by the Committee as a permanent solution for decongesting prisons

SC registers suo motu case against Police action on farmers

In an open letter written by Punjab University students have alleged that the farmers are being treated like separatists

‘Love Jihad’ allegations against three Muslim men false: UP police

The Hindu woman had filed a complaint against Abrar, his brother and friend on January 1 accusing them of stalking and intimidating her  

Shrey Hospital Fire: Guj HC bats for greater accountability

Responding to points raised about fire safety, court issues a slew of order fixing responsibility on various officials

Equity to be maintained between industrialisation and ecosystem: Orissa HC

The court noted that although development is necessary for enhanced revenue, it cannot be at the cost of human beings

SC extends Covid bail for Chhattisgarh prisoners

 The Vacation Bench has extended the time to surrender till January 6 as opposed to December 31

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Judging the Judge: The communal backlash against a lynching verdict

A reasoned criminal judgment gave way to an organised campaign of communal abuse, threats and intimidation targeting the judge who delivered it

Karnataka’s new PRC rules are people-friendly, but will the ECI accept them?

While a sustained and rigorous campaign by anti-SIR activists across Karnataka has pushed the opposition Congress government to issue a fresh set of simplified guidelines for the issuance of Permanent Residency Certificates; the experience of West Bengal however shows that no amount of pro-activeness by any state government influences an ECI functioning under a non-transparent and non-accountable diktat

Shared Muharram Heritage: Hindus lead Tazias, Sikhs serve water

Across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Jammu & Kashmir, families and communities came together during Muharram through processions, acts of service and remembrance. Whether by preparing Tazias, organising processions, distributing water or joining commemorations, these local traditions continue to reflect mutual respect and peaceful coexistence among people from different communities.

Karnataka launches SIR with 5.5 crore voters, State Govt voices transparency concerns

As Karnataka's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls began on June 30, the State Cabinet called for greater transparency and safeguards against wrongful voter deletions. It sought an extension of the Enumeration Form submission deadline from one month to at least three months, along with the publication of a comprehensive manual detailing categories of "logical discrepancies", the software or algorithm used to identify them, and the standard operating procedures

ALIFA seeks review of questionable ToR of ‘High-Level Committee on Demographic Change’

Questioning the orientation of the recent constitution of the High Level Committee on Demographic Change, the All India Feminist Alliance (ALIFA-NAPM) has said that India Needs Fair Demographic Approach that promotes inclusion, not social polarisation

Not What the Court Decided: Re-reading the Bombay High Court’s passport judgment

The MEA's recent clarification on passport has centred on a single judicial decision that may not support the sweeping proposition now attributed to it

Brotherhood in Rajasthan: Hindus, Muslims Protect Border Mosques

Amidst mounting concerns over the destruction of decades-old religious sites near the India-Pakistan border, local villagers have chosen choosing peaceful resistance over polarised division. Under the banner of an interfaith peace assembly, citizens have been protesting these actions peacefully, urging the administration to respect the social fabric of an area long defined by mutual respect, shared struggles, and brotherhood