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Inside the SSP’s Office: Allegations of beatings, torture & police impunity against farmer leaders in Meerut, UP

Digvijay Bhati and Mohit Jatav allege they were beaten, tied up and humiliated inside police premises; the allegations come weeks after the Meerut police faced scrutiny over its crackdown on protests demanding justice for a Dalit woman

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

J&K govt orders 2G to continue, just when PIL seeking 4G internet is pending before SC

The order states that 2G internet will continue in the UT until April 15

SC directs Juvenile courts to consider releasing children allegedly in conflict with law

The order was given in a suo moto case and is replete with directions to followed by CCIs and JJBs

SC stays Raj HC order directing suspension of sentences, bail pleas to not be listed as “urgent matters”

The single judge bench order went into appeal as the High Court itself approached the apex court against it

Statement of Solidarity, Appeal to Acquit Anand Teltumbde

Over 280 students, faculties and alumni of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA) have signed statements in solidarity within two days with their illustrious alumnus, Anand Teltumbde who apart from being a corporate leader and teacher has done so much to the society. Teltumbde is expected to surrender himself by April 6 in accordance with the Supreme Court verdict.

Kerala HC stays controversial decision of govt on home delivery of liquor

State govt’s decision was purportedly made to help people suffering from alcohol withdrawal syndrome

Covid-19: K’taka Kerala border closure dispute reaches SC

The Kerala High Court initiated mediation failed, and now the apex court has arranged for a similar mediation between the two states, after Karnataka closed it borders

Analysis: SC order on plight of migrants and related media reportage

Government attempts to muzzle the media in wake of heart-rending images of migrants walking back home

Akhil Gogoi granted bail, Maha and Punjab to release prisoners on bail due to Covid-19

Maharashtra will release 11,000 inmates on emergency parole, Punjab to release 6,000 prisoners

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