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Assam’s Foreigners’ Tribunals bypass constitutional safeguards: Report
Given the possibility of the onset of a nationwide exercise to update the National Register of Citizens, the report, ‘Unmaking Citizens’ by NLSIU & Queen Mary University of London, calls for an urgent, fundamental rethinking of the legal structures governing citizenship in India
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Once declared citizen, same person cannot be declared foreigner by another FT: Gauhati HC
One Moinul Haque was already declared citizen but in another proceeding, an ex parte order declared him a foreigner
HRW World Report 2022 showcases India’s worsening Human Rights situation
Report squarely blames the ruling regime, taking it to task for politically motivated harassment and prosecution of dissenters, targeting of minorities
Umar Khalid bail: He has no argument on merits, State submits before court
Khalid who has been accused of conspiracy behind the 2020 Delhi riots, is charged under UAPA
Should we send Varavara Rao to prison in the third wave?: Bombay HC asks NIA
Next hearing is on February 4; court has extended the time granted to Rao to surrender till February 5
Maharashtra: Nine activists arrested for protesting mining activity
Gadchiroli police charge nine peaceful protesters for violating prohibitory orders
Victims of Vilification 2021
Professionals, students, politicians and activists were attacked, trolled, sued, even jailed… simply for doing their duty, and for speaking up for victims
Never-the-less, they persisted: Human Rights Heroes of 2021
Meet our fellow Indians who have continued to defend our rights and freedoms despite being hounded with different forms of institutional violence ranging from targeted attacks and lawsuits to jail terms
Jawabdehi Yatra: A new citizens’ movement to demand accountability
Renowned social worker Aruna Roy and many former administrative and police officers flag off the march
Gauhati HC extends interim protection to 244 families facing eviction in Assam
They were served eviction notices on November 15; they say their landless ancestors were given the land for settlement by the state government
Kashmir: Educationist Sabbah Haji released on bail
The former Director of Haji Public School was arrested for social media post where she allegedly referred to late General Bipin Rawat as a “war criminal”
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