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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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Bhima Koregaon case: Supreme Court extends Varavara Rao’s interim bail until further orders
The Apex Court adjourned his plea for permanent bail on medical grounds to July 19
Free Teesta Setalvad: Human Rights defenders stand with Teesta Setalvad
Different human rights groups and activists have expressed solidarity with her and demanded her immediate release
SC grants interim bail to Mohammed Zubair
Court instructs Zubair not to post any more tweets or leave Delhi Court’s jurisdiction amidst other pending cases
Free Teesta Setalvad: Ahmedabad court adjourns bail hearing to July 15
State seeks more time to file a response, Setalvad and RB Sreekumar to remain in judicial custody
Free Teesta Setalvad: Indian intelligentsia bats for Teesta Setalvad
Highly respected lawyers, academics and journalists have strongly condemned her arrest
Teesta Setalvad applies for bail
Courts asks State to respond; hearing scheduled for July 8
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
Dismayed and shocked by arrest of Teesta Setalvad: CJP trustees
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Trustees issue statement expressing complete confidence in the human rights defender
Gauri Lankesh case: Why is the Defence harping on alleged “Naxalite connections”, family fued?
Sister Kavita told court about men suspiciously loitering near Gauri’s home days before she was killed, but defence appears to be deflecting focus from role of Hindutva groups
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