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From Protest to Petition: Maharashtra’s Public Safety Act in the dock
After months of state-wide protests, thousands of objections and sustained civil society opposition, Maharashtra's controversial security law now faces a constitutional challenge before the Bombay High Court
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A decade of suffering, unyielding pursuit of citizenship by Assam woman
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Fulkumari Barman was declared a 'D' voter a decade ago. Since then, the mental trauma and difficulties have almost pushed her into hopelessness.
SC: “Right of every woman to make reproductive choices without undue interference from the state is central to the idea of human dignity”
Rape Survivor allowed termination of pregnancy by Supreme Court; apex court expresses dismay over denial of relief by the Gujarat HC, states forcing a woman to have a child conceived as a result of rape is against the constitutional philosophy set in India
SC-Appointed Panel Calls for Reconstruction of Lost Documents, Compensation Scheme: Manipur
'The first of the three reports submitted by the committee highlights the loss of essential documentation of the residents of Manipur who have been dishoused...'
The SC’s decision on ASI Survey of Gyanvapi: An analysis
The twists and turns in this case and its especial implications for the future efficacy of the 1991 Places of Worship Act raise critical questions for social harmony in the country
UP: DGP’s Circular Asks Officers to Use Hindu ‘Panchang’, Cites Rise in Crime During ‘Amavasya’
Former top cops say nothing new in crime rise during ‘dark phase', allege that use of ‘Panchang’ in the circular is designed to please the CM.
We20 activists stand firm against blockade by Delhi Police trained for Modi’s G-20
Despite the police at the gates, the collective gathered within Surjeet Singh Bhavan –where delegates demanded that the rich and aspirational countries should put people above profits – was one of a community of intellectuals and a cultural gathering.
Delhi Police attempts to stop meeting critical of the G20 summit, restricts people from entering the venue
Organisers, activist, speakers express anguish, calls this an unbelievable step to undermine criticisms, deem it to be an attempt by Modi government to suppress voices
10 years since Narendra Dabholkar’s murder, protest in Mumbai, SC asks CBI to look into ‘larger conspiracy’
Rationalist and anti-superstition activist Dr Narendra Dabholkar was shot dead in 2013, accused were allegedly connected to the right-wing religious outfit Sanathan Sanstha, no arrest made yet
In a special hearing, SC bench hears petition on termination of pregnancy, expresses dismay over lackadaisical approach of Gujarat HC
Criticising giving a date for hearing after 12 days, Justice BV Nagarathna stated "How can the court stand it over to August 23? How many valuable days would have been lost by then!"
“Predetermined, mechanical and erroneous charge sheets”: Delhi Court discharges 3 in North East Delhi riot case
Suspecting the Investigating Officer of “manipulating evidence”, the court sent the matter back to the police department to bring the complaints to a legal and logical end
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