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Reaffirming Open Justice: The Supreme Court on speech and contempt

In the case of Wikimedia v. ANI Media Private Limited & Ors. the apex court reaffirmed free speech and restrained a Delhi High Court order that was held, on examination to be disproportionate

Essential to maintain detention centres in good condition: Rajasthan High Court

Court says that proper upkeep of such facilities, where foreign nationals are lodged, is necessary for maintaining human dignity

Women, Sick & Infirm may get bail under PMLA: Delhi HC

In a recent judgement, stringent bail conditions under the draconian law for such accused were relaxed

Virat Hindu Sabha: Is the Delhi Police’s FIR a white wash?

VHP claims all necessary permissions were taken from the police and police personnel were even present at the spot

Supreme Court trains its gaze on hate speech, once again

After a ruling in September 2022, two more benches of India’s top court take cognizance of the threats to violence caused by hate speech in October

Notice to Centre on plea to declare ‘Talaq-e-Kinaya’ and ‘Talaq-e-Bain’ unconstitutional: SC

The supreme court was hearing a plea filed by Karnataka-based Syeda Ambreen asserting that the practices are arbitrary, irrational and contrary to the fundamental rights to equality, non-discrimination, life and freedom to practice religion. In 2017, the SC had held talaaq-e-biddat to be ultra vires of fundamental freedoms

Did Nand Kishore Gurjar admit to role in North East Delhi riots?

New video of Gurjar speaking at VHP rally in Dilshad Garden shows him speak about bringing people from Loni

UP: Dalit Man Dies In Police Custody in Fatehpur, Family Accuses Police of Rs 3 Lakh Extortion

Satendra Kumar is said to be the 503rd person to die in custody since the state’s BJP-led government took charge for a consecutive term in March this year.

Police arrest activist for social media post on Project Cheetah: Karnataka

Sunil Bajilakeri had reportedly tweeted an image where the head of a cheetah was superimposed on the body of a woman in traditional clothing. The woman appears visibly pregnant. A complainant stated that this was 'an insult to pregnant women and Indian culture.'

Appoint retd HC Judge to probe police flogging, police inquiry inspires no faith: MCC

The Gujarat police itself looking into the shocking incident of public flogging of Muslim minority youth inspires no confidence, says MCC

Gyanvapi case: Order in “shivling” carbon dating matter deferred

Next hearing scheduled for October 11 after Hindu petitioners seek time to amend their demands

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Reaffirming Open Justice: The Supreme Court on speech and contempt

In the case of Wikimedia v. ANI Media Private Limited & Ors. the apex court reaffirmed free speech and restrained a Delhi High Court order that was held, on examination to be disproportionate