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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

Ayodhya Verdict: Has Faith Prevailed Over Justice?

The 9th of November was, indeed, a very interesting...

SC, CJI under RTI: Examining the Verdict

Leaving the facts of the three cases aside, the common and individual opinions penned by the Justices clarify several interpretational matters for the benefit of both the seekers and holders of information.

Babri-Ayodhya verdict: Will appeal for peace apply to Hindutva hardliners in future?

 With the exception of few, every leader of political...

Director of play based on Batla House encounter, allegedly detained for few hours

A probable attempt by the police to intimidate the theatre person to restrain him from showcasing a play which could hurt the image of the police force.

Domino Effect: Hindu Mahasabha seeks withdrawal of cases against karsevaks

72 hours in, The Hindu Mahasabha writes a letter to the PM and other BJP leaders for their help on the matter

Visually challenged lady seeks appointment with Gujarat CM, is ‘unofficially’ detained

Ranjanben Vaghela in DYSP office, KhambhatIt was a...

Political dimensions of Ayodhya verdict

The Supreme Court judgement on the Ayodhya case has...

Kalna Lynching case: 12 get life term

The Kalna District Court sentenced 12 persons to imprisonment till death

Crash course in being crass? Mumbai Police puts up intimidating posters at Aarey

Posters came up last Sunday threatening people against gathering; this sort of poster amounts to intimidation at its worst

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