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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
Lower Courts warming up to the idea of taking evidence via Video Conference
The practice of recording evidence via video conference is one that strengthens the idea of witness protection. It is also a mark of adaptive change in the judiciary which is allowing itself to be in line with technological advancements for better and efficient dispensation of justice. In 2003, in a landmark judgement, the Supreme Court interpreted Section 273 of the CrPC (Code of Criminal Procedure) to allow recording of evidence through video conferencing.
FIR filed against NRC ex-coordinator on graft charges
Assam Public Works (APW), the original petitioner in the ongoing Supreme Court case about the National Register of Citizens (NRC) has alleged that Prateek Hajela, former NRC state coordinator who was in charge of conducting the exercise, has misappropriated government funds allocated to the project.
Public consultation? Govt of India ‘didn’t consult’ even CIC before amending RTI Act
Information accessed under the Right to Information (RTI) Act...
NHRC calls Gujarat authorities callous, irresponsible
India has not been taking cases of custodial deaths seriously and hence the attitude of concerned authorities towards such cases reflects their general apathy. Accustomed to not being held accountable for custodial deaths, these officials have defied judicial orders in Gujarat now.
Vyapam scam: 31 found guilty
Justice comes at a steep price, as close to 40 people connected with the case including witnesses and a journalist were killed to cover up the scam.
Activists question Centre’s illegal 348-hour detention of ‘Bangladeshis’ picked from Karnataka
They were allegedly apprehended and detained without reason and there is no clarity on repatriation
They told me three days, but I was released after three months: RTI activist Raja Bhat
He was unlawfully detained in the wake of the government’s decision to abrogate Article 370
Maharashtra gov’t formation: SC orders floor test
The political juggernaut that appeared to be hurtling at breakneck speed in Maharashtra appears to be sobering down with the Supreme Court passing an order, on Constitution Day no less, directing that a floor test be conducted.
Unholy money: Priest and 5 others arrested in counterfeiting racket in Gujarat
They were arrested with fake currency worth Rs. 1 crore
SHRC- New ray of light for victims of police brutality?
India has recently seen a spur in peaceful protests being subjected to use of excessive force by the police and misusing their power and authority. It is being seen as violation of human rights and our Human Rights Commissions are meting out just orders against such cases of police brutality and if the trend goes on, it might one day serve as a deterrent against errant police officials.
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