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From Protest to Petition: Maharashtra’s Public Safety Act in the dock
After months of state-wide protests, thousands of objections and sustained civil society opposition, Maharashtra's controversial security law now faces a constitutional challenge before the Bombay High Court
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It is unfortunate that the petition was dismissed: Tanvir Jafri on Zakia Jafri case
The son of Zakia Jafri and slain Congress MP Ehsaan Jafri also lamented the Supreme Court’s observations about the NGO that helped them seek justice and whistleblower cops
We are with you, Teesta Setalvad: Dozens of letters pour in every week
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Well-wishers including fellow activists, students and ordinary citizens are sending postcards
He had no work in Hathras: Allahabad High Court denies bail to journalist Siddique Kappan
Police claim that the accused were travelling to the region to disturb the harmony at the location of the rape of a Dalit woman
Cannot evict persons with “Bulldozer” and leave them shelterless without any notice: Delhi HC
Court says reasonable period has to be given and temporary location to be provided
Right to free speech and expression includes the right to publish and circulate one’s opinions: Delhi HC
Court held that right to free speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) includes the right to comment on content created on social media or on television channels
Campaign against Agnipath scheme from Aug 7: Rakesh Tikait
Tikait also highlighted issues related to acquisition of land, power tariff and pending sugarcane dues among others
Free Teesta Setalvad: Voices of solidarity intensify
As the human rights defender moves Gujarat High Court for bail, protests and meetings continue in different cities
Western UP: Farmers Angry Over Delay From Govt on Fulfilling Poll Promises
The farmers have accused the government of betraying them by not fulfilling the promises of providing free electricity.
Essence of Khalid, Sharjeel’s speeches was to create sense of fear among Muslims: Prosecution opposed Umar Khalid’s bail
Prosecution claims Khalid wanted to get international media attention
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