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From Assam’s Soil to Detention and Back: The tragic death of Amzad Ali
Locked up in Matia detention camp despite generations-long roots in Assam, 49-year-old Amzad Ali dies of cancer as authorities ignore medical appeals; family finally lays him to rest in his native village
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Denial of internet an assault on fundamental freedoms – a deep dive into Manipur’s incessant internet ban
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Manipur, has arguably, been in an incessant state of internet denial, subject to imposed internet bans since 2015; this curb on basic freedoms is at the hands of the BJP govt’s in the state and centre
How & Why India’s Law Commission has urged a cap on Free Speech: Sedition
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The 22nd Report of the Indian Law Commission flies in the face of serious judicial pronouncements, jurisprudence and modern thinking
CJP extends support to 67-year-old woman from Assam who had resigned to her fate
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Samiran Bibi, who had received a D voter notice, found herself in a helpless situation for an extended period of time until CJP's Team Assam stepped in to assist
Abandoned by legal counsel CJP stands by woman suspected of being a foreigner
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In April 2022, a 'Suspected Foreigner' notice was served to her by the Chirang Foreigner Tribunal
EXCLUSIVE: Bulk FIRs targets Assamese Indians through Passport Act cases, new assault on Citizenship rights: Assam
A bulk FIR naming 250 locals in Assam’s Chirang district, many of whom had been falsely accused and declared Indians by Foreigners Tribunals earlier, warn of a fresh form of assault by the state on marginalised sections
25,000 farmers march to Palghar district collectorate, ensure demands are met: AILS
In the third major mobilisation in the Palghar district in the past three months, pressure is on the district administration to ensure access to PDS, electricity, water and now forest and land rights
Protests erupt at Delhi police violent crackdown on Women Wrestlers, FIR, and nationwide outrage
From farmers who physically joined protests to civil libertarians and erstwhile sportspersons, Sunday afternoon onwards saw protests erupt all over the country
CJP’s legal team secures another triumph for marginalised woman accused of being a Foreigner
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Misspelled names and soil erosion nearly left Anowara Khatoon stateless. However, after a challenging struggle spanning eight months, she has finally been granted Indian citizenship!
CJP Victory! Mumna Bano, an 82 year-old widow, gets released from jail by Team CJP after surety amount of 7,000 is paid
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After spending 8 years in jail, despite the grant of bail, Bano gets to come home to her daughters and grandchildren
Govt teacher suspended for FB post critical of K’ka CM Siddaramaiah’s freebies
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