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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
UP’s tryst with Love Jihad: The Ordinance and Constitutionality
Tracing the history of anti-conversion laws from the 1960s to the enactments to ‘prevent love jihad’ legislation, Desai argues how these laws, seen historically, are a transformation from a hesitant Hindu right wing nationalism to a highly bellicose- no holds barred avatar evidenced at present; all in all, a litmus test for India’s Constitutional Courts.
Karnataka HC permits Amnesty International to withdraw limited funds from frozen accounts
The petitioner organisation argued that they are being constantly harassed and the donations made to them are not for profit but for upholding human rights
SC slams UP Police for sham murder investigation involving BJP MLA
The Supreme Court noted that the investigation and the closure report were extremely casual and perfunctory in nature and ordered a SIT probe
Enable Transgender Community to apply for Constable Post: Patna High Court
The court noted that the advertisement released by the state precludes transgenders from applying and directed the state to take remedial measures
They tortured me, gave me injections, I fear I have miscarried: Pinki, victim of anti ‘Love Jihad’ law
The 22-year-old is still suffering, even as husband, brother-in-law remain in jail; cops say will seek ‘legal opinion on case’
The only party who has blocked the road is you: SC to Solicitor General
Supreme Court tells Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, that a farmer who is willing to negotiate must be present in court
Tablighi Jamaat: Delhi court acquits all foreigners after months of trial
The court pulled up the SHO of Hazrat Nizamuddin/complainant for lapses in the identification of the accused
Ludhiana: All CCTVs in the city directly linked to Police Stations
This will facilitate quick replay and easy access of CCTV camera footage to fight crime in Ludhiana
K’taka HC asks Mysore Bar Assn to submit resolution precluding members from representing an “anti-national”
The petition was filed by a lawyer opposing the resolution as it violated the Advocates Act
Delhi riots: Court grants bail to Muslim man accused of lynching fellow Muslim
The accused was also missing from CCTV footage of the attack, where there was delay in filing FIR
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