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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

Prashant Bhushan on CJI Dipak Mishra, Crisis in Judiciary, and Rise of Fascism

He also talks about draconian laws such as Unlawful...

Impeachment of Chief Justice of India – what is the real danger to democracy?

Yesterday, on 23rd April 2018, the Vice President of...

CJI Misra gets a breather as Venkaiah Naidu quashes Impeachment Motion

Vice President Venkaiyah Naidu has shot down a petition...

Even beyond Kathua, sexual assaults of children persist

The sexual assault of children will always be horrible...

MPs submit petition for Impeachment of CJI Dipak Misra

In an unprecedented move, over 60 Members of Parliament...

Justice Sachar passes away, will always be remembered for compassion and justice

Noted lawyer, human rights activist and former Chief Justice...

Against the Yawning Jaws of Hell: Protest Against Hate on 23 April

After the Modi government came to power, citizens of...

Impunity Punctured (Naroda Patiya Verdict, August 29, 2012)

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