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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

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

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

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