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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

No bail for Varavara Rao yet, but HC orders medical exam

This is the second petition filed by Rao’s wife since his bail plea had not been listed despite a SC order

Krishna Janmabhoomi: Plea in Allahabad HC to remove Idgah Mosque

The plea seeks to hand over land to Hindus to freely practise their religion under Article 25 of the Constitution

Delhi Riots: HC stays trial of accused booked under UAPA

The Delhi Police had challenged the trial court order asking it to supply hard copies of the chargesheet to all accused

Cannot suspend internet for more than 15 days says Centre

In its amendment rules, the Department of telecommunications put this restriction while issuing order of communications blockade

Delhi HC extends Covid Bail for thirty more days

The HC considered the High-Powered Committee’s suggestion regarding the inconvenience to jail authorities

OTT content now under the Information and Broadcasting Ministry of India

The Cabinet Secretariat issued a gazette notification on Monday that states the Union Ministry now has the power to oversee online films and other audio-visual content.

Hathras case: Mathura court admits revision plea of three charged for sedition

The three accused along with journalist Siddique Kappan were arrested on their way to Hathras village

Cases against legislators: SC asks trial courts to grant witness protection without application

The Court waiving off need for specific application for grant of witness protection could give the practice the thrust it needs

Arnab’s plea listed urgently in SC, Dushyant Dave alleges preferential treatment

In a letter to the Secretary General of the apex court, the SCBA President pointed out how advocates have to wait for months to get their bail applications listed before the court

Samyabrata defends husband Arnab, takes on Dushyant Dave’s letter to SC

Writes letter countering Dave’s allegations of ‘preferential treatment’ by SC to Arnab Goswami enumerating similar examples

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