Rule of Law

Accused in the ‘larger conspiracy’ case about the 2020 Delhi riots, Khalid’s bail pleas have been repeatedly rejected.

While Justice Kant upheld the legality of CBI arrest; Justice Bhuyan in a differing view held that the arrest by the CBI was only to frustrate the bail granted to Kejriwal by ED, underscored that ‘CBI must dispel the notion of being a caged parrot’

Supreme Court asserts that family homes cannot be demolished for a relative’s alleged crimes, stressing that such actions bypass due process and threaten the foundation of a nation governed by the rule of law

Surat authorities defy Supreme Court's recent warning against 'bulldozer justice' by demolishing alleged illegal encroachments in Sayedpura area where a Ganesh pandal was allegedly attacked, sparking controversy and concerns about due process and targeted actions

As ethnic clashes continue to escalate, the state imposes curfews and internet blackouts while both Meitei and Kuki-Zomi groups protest demanding action from the Union Govt

In commemorating Gauri Lankesh’s death by bullets on September 5, 2017, over seven years ago, while also strongly condemning the release on bail of the eight accused, a move meant to embolden criminals of the worst kind, the All India Feminist Alliance (ALIFA – NAPM) has reiterated that murder of the slain journalist needs to be recast a hate crime against humanity

Court demands joint effort from Union Home Ministry and state to address deportation process of 211 declared foreign nationals held in Assam

These fishermen have been living here before the port was built, women, children and the elderly have been displaced, almost all belong to the Muslim community, officials cite domestic and national security threat as reason for demolition

Top human rights organisation, People’s Union of Civil Liberties...

This piece examines the often conflicting jurisprudence on indigenous peoples and the right to a safe environment and climate change