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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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Seek court’s permission before discharging Hany Babu: Bombay HC
The court has also sought a medical report from the hospital informing about his medical condition, by June 1
Assam: Brave daughter took charge as father languished in a detention camp
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CJP helps Joykrishna Paul secure bail and reunite with family; daughter Monalisa had been providing for the family while he was behind bars
Stan takes a stand
When Fr Stan says, “Whatever happens to me, I would like to be with my own”- he is making a very powerful statement of his life and mission
Akhil Gogoi allegedly manhandled by cops before being sworn in as MLA
The jailed peasants’ rights activist had been granted special permission by the NIA court to attend his swearing in ceremony in Guwahati
Silger police firing: Bela Bhatia, Jean Dreze stopped from meeting survivors
SP says the activists were not “not detained” but asked to get tested for Covid-19; IG says area needs to be “cleared” before any visit is allowed
Father Stan Swamy to remain in Taloja jail till June 7
The Bombay HC was willing to shift Father Swamy to a hospital of his choice for treatment, but the priest urged only for interim bail
Conflict and Covid-19: A double whammy
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Transfer Hany Babu to Breach Candy hospital by tomorrow: Bombay High Court
Court speaks to Hany Babu on phone, asks about treatment, says his family be permitted to communicate with him, doctors
Bombay HC sets up video call with Father Stan Swamy on May 21
It has also directed JJ Hospital’s Dean to constitute a committee of experts to examine the 84-year old’s health
Ineligible for Covid bail, undertrial moves SC against Uttarakhand HPC’s rule
“Cannot equate undertrials with convicts”, states his plea
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