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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

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

Shaheen Bagh case: Advocates Sanjay Hegde, Sadhna Ramachandran appointed as interlocutors by SC

The apex court acknowledged the right to protests but pointed out the issue of competing interests

Delhi HC seeks Centre, police stand on injured Jamia student compensation plea

Seeking a Rs.2 crore compensation, the petitioner alleged that both his legs suffered fractures in the police violence on Dec 15

Put criminal records of candidates on website and newspapers: SC to political parties

The Election Commission welcomed the SC order and is making changes to its affidavit

Delhi Police’s clipped video trying to justify Jamia violence backfires

While Delh's Crime Branch released video showing young men seeking refuge entering library and claim they are rioters carrying stones, longer footage that surfaced soon after, debunking the police's claim, and showcasing even more horrifying visuals of brutality

Shocking Expose: Video shows Delhi Police assaulting students in Jamia library

Jamia police assault video: This 44-second video reveals policemen wearing anti-riot gear, entering the library. There were around 10-20 students inside when cops thrashed the students with batons and pushed them outside the hall.

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After 22 years under suspicion, Assam’s Kashem Ali declared Indian by Foreigners Tribunal

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From treating Adivasi communities to being branded an instigator: Odisha jails doctor Randall Sequeira

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Nearly two decades without elections, Jamia students’ agitation forces administration to set deadline for union revival

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