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The country they called home, the identity they had to defend

An elderly couple’s journey through fear, evidence and the law ends with two Foreigners Tribunal victories aided by CJP’s legal aid team

Mob Lynching in 2020: Misleading Exception than a Norm

Excerpts from a piece that appeared originally in Secular Perspective, February 16-28, 2021 edition

Delhi violence: Government pays compensation to over 2,000 affected

Over 26 crores paid as compensation to families of the dead, people who were injured and for damage to property

Tablighi Jamaat: Delhi court orders release of passports of acquitted foreign nationals

In pursuance of the top court order to facilitate the return of all foreigners, the court directed the release of their belongings

Muslim children face ‘systematic exclusion’ at pre-primary level in Delhi’s private schools: Study

Research implies that ‘quality’ private schooling in Delhi is an option only for elitist, privileged families with social capital

Hamid Ansari’s woes: Plight of Pluralism in India

The events of the last few decades and more so of the last six years show the rising intimidation, marginalisation and increasing fear among Muslim minorities 

MHA denies permission to 600 Sikh pilgrims planning to visit Pakistan

Nankana Sahib jatha was all set to attend events to mark the centenary of Saka Nankana Sahib, visit other shrines in Pakistan 

The Catholic Church is NOT Apolitical

Representation image  ‘Apolitical’ is both a word and a concept; it...

Meerut: Goons thrash young Muslim girl who runs a tea shop

Arshi was brutally beaten up by a mob and is said to have suffered a head injury

Disruptors threaten and abuse interfaith couples on Zoom press conference

At an event organised by Dhanak to celebrate love and choice, some disruptors cast slurs at Muslim men and issued rape/death threats

No SC quota for Dalits converting to Islam & Christianity to contest elections: Centre to RS

However, Dalits adopting other faiths could contest elections from SC reserved seats

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The country they called home, the identity they had to defend

An elderly couple’s journey through fear, evidence and the law ends with two Foreigners Tribunal victories aided by CJP’s legal aid team

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