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Punjab University’s former dean writes to CJI: Bihar SIR threatens democracy, alleges ECI overreach & voter disenfranchisement
77-year-old Dr. Pyara Lal Garg's writes to CJI, exposes Bihar's "SIR" flaws, alleging ECI violations risk disenfranchising millions, stating, "The ball lies Before Your Lordships to uphold the constitution, to save the Democracy and to protect the voting rights..."
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Review order and withdraw observations against Teesta Setalvad and whistleblowers: CCG to SC
Group of former civil servants asks if constitutional right to approach courts can be treated in so cavalier and revengeful a fashion that the persons seeking justice are put behind bars?
Teesta Setalvad’s arrest shows how our rights are being trampled upon: Rights groups
Nearly a fortnight after her arrest, support for the 60-year-old grows stronger
New Delhi: Homes in yet another low-income neighbourhood demolished
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Trustees issue statement expressing complete confidence in the human rights defender
Alt New denies allegations of foreign funding
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Mapping solidarity: 26 protests so far demanding Teesta Setalvad’s release
SabrangIndia’s exclusive map also charts cities whose solidarity attempts were thwarted by administration
A week in the life of human rights defender Teesta Setalvad
Support for the journalist and activist continues to grow; as her remand ends, she will be produced before the court on July 2
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Punjab University’s former dean writes to CJI: Bihar SIR threatens democracy, alleges ECI overreach & voter disenfranchisement
77-year-old Dr. Pyara Lal Garg's writes to CJI, exposes Bihar's "SIR" flaws, alleging ECI violations risk disenfranchising millions, stating, "The ball lies Before Your Lordships to uphold the constitution, to save the Democracy and to protect the voting rights..."
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