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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

ACT NOW, do not wait for court’s order: Delhi HC

The court was hearing a plea seeking a judicial enquiry and registration of FIRs against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur, Parvesh Sahib Singh, and Kapil Mishra and others for allegedly making provocative statements on anti-CAA protesters that have led to multiple riots and mob attacks in Northeast Delhi.

State prisons suffer from overcrowding; no welfare policy for inmates

At 115 percent occupancy, on any given day there are more than 4 lakh prisoners in India

SC approached to intervene in Delhi Violence: Bhim Army

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear an application...

No holy cow when it comes to dissent, SC judge Deepak Gupta speaks out again

“Criticism of any institution is to be protected — the executive, legislature, judiciary, and even the armed forces. There is no holy cow when it comes to dissent” Justice Gupta said adding that majoritarianism can also not be accepted

Shaheen Bagh interlocutors submit report to SC

Court appointed interlocutors had visited Shaheen Bagh on February 19 and spoken to protesters

Police blocking roads, Shaheen Bagh protesters getting blamed

New affidavit filed before Supreme Court dispels several misconceptions about Shaheen Bagh protests

How a child’s Slippers were used to terrorize a school: Bidar

Imagine a posse of policemen led by a senior...

Macabre Reality! Delhi police says it assaulted students to safeguard them

In the 800-page chargesheet in the December 15 Jamia violence case, the police have tried to wash their hands off all their crimes

Deliberate attempt by Mangalore police to cover up excesses: Karnataka HC

The Karnataka High Court questioned the accountability of the Mangalore police and granted bail to 21 people arrested in anti-CAA protests on December 19, 2019

SC’s landmark judgment: Equal roles for women in the Army

The SC ruled that all women army officers are eligible for permanent commissions, commanding roles

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