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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
Sexual harassment complaint against same gender may seem odd but it’s not improbable: Calcutta HC
The court dismissed a petition which stated that complaint under POSH Act cannot be made against person of same sex
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
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