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From Outrage to Acquittal: The Raja Singh hate speech case comes to a close

Mass protests, preventive detention, political fallout and four years of criminal proceedings culminated in the acquittal of Telangana MLA T. Raja Singh

Impact of a High Court striking down a Central law as invalid

The Supreme Court, on November 17, asked a petitioner to take his petition challenging a central law to the high court. What impact does that have on jurisprudence?

Tablighi Case: HC condition restricting entry to India for 10 years, not to be considered in future says SC

The court said the visa applications of the petitioner and 8 other nationals will be considered on merit

Tablighi Jamaat: Delhi Court upholds discharge of 44 foreign nationals

The court found the evidence to be insufficient to charge the foreign nationals

Delhi HC issues notice to Union in a plea to recognise same sex marriage

The court will now hear the matter on marriage equality of same sex couples under Hindu Marriage, Special Marriage and Foreign Marriage Act

Delhi High Court takes Kejriwal govt to task

Court asks Delhi CM, "Why did you not wake up when you saw the situation deteriorating?"

SC directs HC to hear bail plea of life convict in jail for 21 years

The top court noted that his criminal appeal before the HC has been pending for 16 years

Delhi HC grants bail as accused with weak sight found without spectacles in CCTV footage

The Delhi riots accused has been in custody since April and hence the court deemed that he deserved bail

Hathras case: Allahabad HC issues notice in habeas corpus petition of alleged PFI members

The two activists and driver were detained on their way to meet the Hathras victim’s family and were charged under UAPA

UPSC Jihad show offensive, promotes communal attitude: I&B Ministry

The Ministry is said to have acted upon the various complaints it received about the controversial UPSC Jihad show on Sudarshan TV

Allahabad HC seeks govt’s response on alleged police torture of Juveniles 

The HC noted that the State should inform the court about the implementation of the Juvenile Justice Act

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Across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Assam and Jammu & Kashmir, families and communities came together during Muharram through processions, acts of service and remembrance. Whether by preparing Tazias, organising processions, distributing water or joining commemorations, these local traditions continue to reflect mutual respect and peaceful coexistence among people from different communities.

Karnataka launches SIR with 5.5 crore voters, State Govt voices transparency concerns

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