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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
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
Covid-19: Cops beat up bank employee, delivery boys and even a fire fighter!
The haphazard way of announcing the nationwide lockdown may have given local lower level cops a virtual carte blance to physically assault anyone on the street.
Assam detention camps: Plea in SC to release inmates amidst Covid-19 outbreak
The plea asks the court to consider the condition of detainees under “civil imprisonment”
SC suggests release of prisoners on parole, states yet to respond
While Delhi has led the way, Haryana has followed, however, other states are yet to follow through
Kerala HC leads the way, only inevitable arrests to be made in the state
The court made it clear though that police are at liberty to act in respect of heinous crimes
Delhi HC asks govt to expedite DNA testing of Delhi riot victim
The government was unable to present legal provision which requires court orders to conduct DNA test
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