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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

Custodial death case: Orissa HC imposes sentence on ex cops

The High Court noted that custodial violence is abhorrent and a crime against humanity

YouTuber assault case: Kerala HC grants pre arrest bail to three women

The HC said that he did not appreciate the vigilantism but incarceration as a lesson is also not necessary

Punjab Government revokes general consent orders to the CBI

Joins the league of Maharashtra, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Kerala, Tripura and Mizoram

Bombay HC denies Arnab Goswamy interim bail

The Republic TV Editor-in-Chief had been recently shifted to Taloja jail from Alibag

Arrange for the safe return of tribal Christians: Chhattisgarh High Court

Court seeks response from Kondagaon collector, SP, in wake of attack on tribals who had converted to Christianity, tells govt to make arrangements their return

Kathua rape case: HC rejects parole plea of key conspirator

The HC noted the possibility of a communal clash in J&K if the convict was let out on parole

Uttarakhand HC suspends abusive CJM of Uttarkashi

The HC though directed him to be attached to District Judgeship’s headquarter Bageshwar on half pay

Journalist Prashant Kanojia walks out of jail, free speech supporters rejoice!

After a little over a fortnight of waiting, the journalist’s bail comes into effect much to the joy of his closest supporter – his wife.

Disclosing suspect information to media violates Article 21: MP HC 

 MP High Court added that parading of suspects in the public violates their Right to Life

Orissa Court grants bail to tribal leader Nachika Linga

The Orissa High Court grants conditional bail to the tribal leader under the directions of the Supreme Court.

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