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Despite ASI’s warning protesters in Bharuch march to collector to ‘preserve original identity’ of Bharuch mosque

The foot march happened just days after the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which protects the mosque, wrote to the district administration to not allow any “large gathering” on June 10

Shaheen Bagh women move SC seeking joint hearing with the farm laws plea

The women protestors of Shaheen Bagh had filed a review plea against SC’s order that held right to protest is ‘not absolute’

Are low numbers of Communal Riots in 2020 a mere deception?

Excerpts from a report that appeared in Secular Perspective (February 1-15, 2021)

Delhi Riots: 63-year-old accused gets bail from Delhi HC

The court noted that there was no electronic evidence on record to keep him under detention  

KUWJ seeks interim bail for Siddique Kappan to meet his ailing mother

The application has also requested the Registrar General to list the matter early as Kappan’s 90-year-old mother is very ill

Delhi court dismisses plea seeking FIR against Delhi Police for Jamia violence

The court held that the police was protected under CrPC for carrying out official duty, even if actions were, arguably, in excess

Faizan police brutality case: Delhi HC directs police to file affidavit on working CCTV cameras

During the north east Delhi riots, a video of policemen forcing three injured men to sing the national anthem had gone viral

Tablighi Jamaat reportage: SC seeks clarity on Centre’s power under Cable TV Act

The top court has expressed its concern about broadcasts that can potentially incite violence

PUDR condemns the arrest of comedian Munawar Faruqui and his teammates

People’s Union for Democratic Rights believe that the arrests are the failure of the Judiciary in upholding the fundamental freedoms of citizens

Siddique Kappan not linked to PFI, ready to undergo scientific test: KUWJ to SC

The top court has allowed Kappan’s nonagenarian mother to speak to him via video conferencing

Tablighi Jamaat: Jharkhand court dismisses 10 Indonesians

Another case gets that leads to discharging Jamaat members, after having faced months of vilification and hatred

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