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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

Anand Teltumbde Moves HC to Quash Criminal Proceedings

Petition said he was falsely implicated, arrest is stayed....

Navlakha Moves Court to Quash FIR, Stay on Arrest Continues: Bombay HC

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Chaos in Kerala as Sabarimala Temple opens its Doors to Women of all Ages

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On Akbar and the #MeToo Movement

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Criminal Defamation a Corporate/State-driven tool against Activists: Six Examples

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After #MeToo: Legal System Needs Change

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Hate Speech, Polarisarion, NRC & Amit Shah: Must the SC Act ?

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Amendments to RTI Act will spell doom for good governance: RTI Commissioner

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Keep Calm and Carry On: Dealing with Patriarchal Carpet Bombing in Kerala

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