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2020 Delhi Riots: Delhi High Court upholds seven-year sentence for five men in 22-year old Muslim migrant worker’s death
The Court holds that failure to identify who inflicted the fatal injuries does not absolve the accused under Section 149 IPC, relying on evidence of their participation in an armed mob that assaulted the victim, Monish
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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
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
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Nearly two decades without elections, Jamia students’ agitation forces administration to set deadline for union revival
The university has agreed to implement the students’ union constitution by May 15, 2027, and conduct elections under Lyngdoh Committee guidelines
India
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