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Akola 2023 targeted violence: Police officers must shed communal colours when they put on their uniforms says Supreme Court
The Hindu, New Indian Express and Indian Express all reported that the top court on Thursday, September 11, directed action against police who ignored a teenage Muslim assault victim and eyewitness to murder during the 2023 Akola communal riots; the SC ordered a probe by SIT comprising Muslim and Hindu officers
From colony to police state? India’s new criminal laws receive dissent
West Bengal Bar Association leads resistance against authoritarian legislation; BCI issued a press release appealing to Bar Councils to not protest
Justice Nyaya Bindu grants bail to Arvind Kejriwal in excise policy case, and becomes a victim of a right wing campaign
Supreme Court principles on personal liberty guide decision amidst political scrutiny
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Bhima Koregaon Case: Relief for activist as Supreme Court allows for interim bail
NIA argued against bail, court considers exceptional circumstances.
“Hamare Baraah”, allowed release after stigma-filled scenes against Muslims & Islam are cut, fine of Rs 5 lakhs imposed: Bombay HC
The controversial film trailer, now with slur-filled scenes removed, attracted a fine. Both the Supreme Court and the Bombay High Court had restrained and suspended the film’s release. Originally set to release on June 7, then on June 14, the film will now release on June 21.
Students challenge Hijab ban, college defends secular dress code – Bombay HC to rule on June 26th
Court to decide between freedom of religion and “secularism”
SC asks NTA to ensure that even ‘0.001% negligence’ is investigated, while states of Bihar & Gujarat remain the epicentre of the NEET UG...
Supreme Court bench also urged the NTA to act proactively, admit if there is any mistake to re-instil the confidence of the public in the NEET examinations; AAP and Congress continue with protests
3695 citizens’ petition political leaders of India Alliance, several NDA partners: Ensure stay on new ‘anti-democratic’ criminal laws
The detailed yet succinct letter petition addresses the key anomalies in the new laws that in fact give draconian powers to the state and police.
Nine Muslim students petition Bombay HC, college’s ban on hijab violates fundamental rights
Landmark case to determine the future of religious freedom and inclusivity in Indian education.
FIR filed against relative of winning candidate in mumbai north west election over alleged protocol breach
Police investigate Mangesh Vasant Pandilkar and ENCORE operator for mobile phone usage inside vote-counting centre as election controversy deepens.; close victory margin and allegations of irregularities prompt legal and police scrutiny in highly contested Mumbai constituency.
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Akola 2023 targeted violence: Police officers must shed communal colours when they put on their uniforms says Supreme Court
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