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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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UP: After Gyanvapi, Mathura Court Orders Shahi Idgah Survey; ‘Violation’ of Places of Worship Act, Say Activists
The court officers have been asked to submit a report with site plans and maps before the court by January 20, 2023 when the petition will be taken up next.
2022: Looking back at the best judgments from Indian courts
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CJP examines several court decisions that have influenced the legal framework governing human rights.
The death of Fr. Stan Swamy was finalised the day he was arrested: Senior Advocate Mihir Desai
A Press Conference discussing the recent Arsenal report, and the tampering of evidence in Late Fr. Stan Swamy’s Case
On the firing line: Human rights warriors of 2022
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The list includes journalists, activists and other citizens who displayed exemplary courage to stand up against injustice, personal and collective; in so doing they shine our as beacons of inspiration
Siddique Kappan granted bail in the PMLA case by the Allahabad Court
The ED had filed charges against him for obtaining foreign funding without authority and using them to commit crimes
Christmas reminds us of Fr Stan Swamy, other bravehearts incarcerated ‘illegally’
Christmas is for the bravehearted: those who see and...
Court Inquiry report confirms Dalit labour activist Shiv Kumar’s allegations of custodial torture
In the report it is stated that it appeared that the doctors examining Kumar seemed to have danced to the tunes of the police officials and also questioned the Magistrate’s role in granting Kumar’s remand.
1.9 lakh POCSO cases pending in Fast Track Courts: Ministry of Women and Child Development
In the ongoing Parliament session, the government provides state-wise details of cases registered, persons arrested, convictions and pending cases over the years
Rescuing people from statelessness: CJP in Assam, a 2022 overview
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Coming to the rescue of hapless citizens whose ‘citizenship’ was put to question, formed a major part of CJP’s Assam team’s efforts in 2022.
Anti-Conversion Laws: The trope of forced religious conversions
Even with central “anti-conversion law”, figures show up the claim for “forced religious conversions” for what it is, an exaggeration
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