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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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Varavara Rao bail: Bom HC questions if keeping him in custody will be detrimental to his health
The Court said it has to strike a balance between law and humanity
Sanjiv Bhatt case: SC adjourns matter for 6 weeks
Ex IPS officer who accused Prime Minister Modi of complicity during the 2002 Gujarat pogrom, has been in jail for over 2 years in an alleged custodial torture case
Facing the Fanatics: Celebrating Gauri Lankesh’s legacy
Arundhuti Roy, Teesta Setalvad and Kavita Lankesh come together to pay a tribute to the slain journalist
PUDR condemns the arrest of comedian Munawar Faruqui and his teammates
People’s Union for Democratic Rights believe that the arrests are the failure of the Judiciary in upholding the fundamental freedoms of citizens
Bihar circular on action against critics: Vague and disregards right to dissent
The circular issued by Bihar government asking police to take action against persons making objectionable or offensive comments aimed towards the government, goes against not just fundamental rights but also views held by the Supreme Court and its judges
SC allows declared foreigner to file review petition before Guwahati HC first
The court stated that she had liberty to approach the apex court again if favourable order not granted in review
Objectionable comments against government, Bihar demands action
The letter/circular issued by the state’s Economic Offences Wing states that appropriate action be taken in light of offensive comments against government
UAPA accused undertrial Kanchan Nanaware dies in custody after prolonged illness
Her bail application on medical grounds in September last year was rejected in Pune court, bail plea in the Bombay High Court was pending
Varavara Rao seeks temporary bail, State suggests transfer to JJ Hospital
Indira Jaising argued that no penological purpose would be served by keeping the ailing man detained
IAMC releases Human Rights Status Report, raises concerns about HRDs in India
During the webinar, UN special rapporteur said that she has been trying to engage with Indian government but the response has been bleak and disappointing
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