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Ex-TISS student gets bail as Mumbai Court rejects Maoist link based on ‘suspicion’
Court rejects the prosecution’s attempt to link Abhirup Ashim Paul to Maoist activities, holding that books, slogans and association with a student group could not by themselves establish such a connection
Guwahati HC raps Assam govt, salaries of 221 Foreigner Tribunal members unpaid
Days ago, the non payment of salaries of members of Foreigners Tribunals (FTs), once again, invited the Guwahati HC’s censure. At a hearing held on Constitution Day, November 26, the court questioned the Assam govt’s treatment of these Tribunals, and demanded compliance by December 4
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
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