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Bombay HC condemns use of externment to silence political dissent; says opposition to government cannot be treated as a crime

Court quashes the externment of SDPI leader Saeed Ahmad Abdul Wahid Chaudhary holding that peaceful protests against government policies cannot justify banishing a citizen from his

No reservation in promotions without adequate representation: SC

The Orissa High Court had quashed the resolution for not having legal basis, and same has been upheld by the SC

FIR against 4 for attending Tablighi Jamaat

The FIR was filed after the Tablighi Jamaat incident came to light in early April

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The court granted bail to accused persons in two cases, on the condition that they should download the app after being released from custody

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SC permits conditional release for those who have completed 2 years in detention camps

The CJI led bench modified its earlier order of May 2019 whereby detainees who had completed more than 3 years could be released

Bhima Koregaon case: Civil society members pen open letter to CJI

Letter highlights how prosecution has not been able to build any concrete case against the intellectuals and activists arrested in the case so far

Mumbai Police: Social media admins will be held responsible for objectionable content

The Mumbai Police has issued an order in this regard asking admins to moderate content on groups, those found violating norms will be booked

Gauhati HC denies default bail to Akhil Gogoi in UAPA case, as NIA investigation pending

NIA says it is not through with the investigation within the stipulated period of 90 days and needs extension

SC orders Teltumbde-Navlakha to surrender in one week

Activists had approached SC for more time to surrender in Bhima Koregaon case due to concerns about Covid-19

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Bombay HC condemns use of externment to silence political dissent; says opposition to government cannot be treated as a crime

Court quashes the externment of SDPI leader Saeed Ahmad Abdul Wahid Chaudhary holding that peaceful protests against government policies cannot justify banishing a citizen from his

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