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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
National interest trumps individual rights: Kerala HC
The court set aside the bail of one of the students who were charged under UAPA for carrying materials published by a banned organisation
Delhi Court grants bail to 3 riots accused due to flawed chargesheet
The court considered that the period the accused have undergone in custody and the nature of investigation while granting bail
Committee recommends increase in prisoners’ wages, after Rajasthan HC order
The court had taken strict note of the fact that prisoners’ wages had not been revised since 2015
Withholding bail cannot be used as measure of punishment: J&K HC
The court granted bail to a person who was rejected bail by trial court and noted that bail cannot be rejected on sole reason of seriousness of crime
Sessions court denies bail to stand-up comic held for ‘insulting’ Hindu deities
A police official, after the arrest was quoted by newspapers saying that there was no incriminating evidence against the comedian
SC directs Centre to consider withdrawal of Cattle Protection Rules
The 2017 Rules allow authorities to seize vehicles used to transport cattle and send the animals to cow shelters.
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
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