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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

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

J’khand inter-caste couple allegedly threatened by family and Cabinet minister, HC provides protection 

The court, like many other courts of law in the country, upheld an adult’s right to marry person of their choice

Major couple even if not of marriageable age can live together: Punjab and Haryana HC

The court upheld the right to of individuals, who have attained majority, to live together and live a life on their own terms within the corners of law

Is death penalty a deterrent against sexual crimes against women?

Year after year, since the 2012 gang rape in Delhi, governments have introduced stricter punishments, especially death penalty, in response to aggravated sexual crimes. So, why do such crimes keep on increasing, and why does their nature become more horrific and inhuman?

Anticipatory bail can be granted till the trial ends: Allahabad High Court  

Court was confronted with the issue of granting pre arrest bail to an accused if he/she has already availed the same

Delhi Police question Mehmood Pracha over Anti Pakistan protest

The Police questioned him over organising a protest in October against Pakistan without prior permission

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