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“Anti-conversion laws being weaponised”: CJP urges SC to curb misuse of anti-conversion statutes by states

Citizens for Justice and Peace urges interim relief to curb weaponisation of anti-conversion laws, challenges 2024 UP amendment enabling third-party complaints and harsher penalties

Protest in Karnataka as activists condemns felicitation of Gauri Lankesh murder accused by right-wing groups

Kavitha Lankesh condemns the glorification of her sister's accused murderers, calling for fast-track justice as protests erupt across the state against the public felicitation of those linked to Gauri’s assassination

Assam citizenship crisis: Aadhaar and the shadows of exclusion and administrative labyrinth

Aadhaar access restored by union government for some, but the fight for citizenship rights continues

A victory for Ladakh’s voices: Sonam Wangchuk and Ladakhi activists break 16-day fast as union government agrees to renew talks on demands

From Ladakh to Bengaluru, support for Wangchuk’s fast and the call for the sixth schedule in Ladakh had grown as activists, leaders, and citizens unite to safeguard the region’s culture and environment.

Victory for Samsung workers in Tamil Nadu: A hard-fought struggle pays off, brings key wins

In a hard-fought 37-day strike, Samsung workers secured better wages and conditions, overcoming state repression and pro-corporate actions aimed at silencing their movement, as the fight for full union recognition continues

From Slur to Segregation: the language of abusive stigma, sketches concentric circles of rank exclusion for India’s Dalits

Abusive slurs like 'Bhangi,' 'Chamar,' and 'Quota Khane Wale' not only demean individuals but also perpetuate systemic discrimination, segregation, and economic exclusion, further entrenching societal hierarchies and ghettoizing Dalit identities through normalisation of these derogatory slurs

Crushing voices: The detention of Sonam Wangchuk and supporters at Ladakh Bhawan

The Delhi Police’s detention of peaceful protesters, including Sonam Wangchuk, demanding Ladakh’s inclusion in the Sixth Schedule, highlights the state's blatant disregard for constitutional rights under Article 19.

Assam detention camps tighten rules, leaving families struggling to visit loved ones detained in Matia transit camp

As authorities make it harder for families to meet detainees, CJP offers vital assistance amid deepening isolation and fear; meanwhile, the Supreme Court mandates surprise inspections to assess living conditions at the Matia camp

“Hungry Cannot Wait”: SC sets final deadline for Ration Cards to Migrant Workers

Ration Cards to 8 Crore Migrant Workers: the SC granted a final opportunity to the Centre and States/UTs to comply with its directions and provide Ration Cards to Migrant Workers by November 19

Only 2 Out of 11 Ecommerce Platforms Have Minimum Wage Policy for Gig Workers, Finds Report

None of the 11 platforms were willing to recognise gig workers’ right to collectively bargain or unionise -- a “vital dimension of fairness at work”, the Fairwork India report said.

Delhi Chalo padyatra: Sonam Wangchuk begins indefinite fast at Ladakh Bhawan

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk sat on an indefinite fast at Ladakh Bhawan in Delhi after “Delhi Chalo Padyatra” protestors were denied permission from Delhi Police to stir at Jantar Mantar, Delhi Police said that the request had been made a very short notice

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“Anti-conversion laws being weaponised”: CJP urges SC to curb misuse of anti-conversion statutes by states

Citizens for Justice and Peace urges interim relief to curb weaponisation of anti-conversion laws, challenges 2024 UP amendment enabling third-party complaints and harsher penalties

Waqf Amendment Act 2025: SC grants some time to Centre on condition no non-Muslims appointed to Board, Council & no change in any Waqf status

After the Union government insisted it would bring to the Court’s notice grave violations of the previous law, the Court recorded the Centre’s assurance of any appointment to the Waqf Board or Council, implying a bar on any non-Muslim appointments to the Waqf Boards/Council and stayed any Waqf property de-notifications, including waqf by user, under the 2025 amendment; next hearing on May 5

Why Indian Democracy Feels No Shame About the Bastar Killings

Here, state action is like a reflex. No debate is needed. No processing is needed. The Indian republic is hardwired, programmed to automatically respond the way it is doing in Bastar. Nothing can come in its way.

‘We Didn’t Know the Law’: NMC apologises after illegally demolishing Jehrunissa Khan’s home in Nagpur

Nagpur Municipal Corporation razed a home of an accused in communal violence hours after the Bombay High Court was approached — violating binding Supreme Court directions, exposing the dangers of bureaucratic impunity, bulldozer justice, and the state’s failure to protect the right to shelter

“Urdu Is Not Alien”: Supreme Court reclaims the language’s place in the Indian Constitutional fabric

By upholding the use of Urdu on a municipal signboard in Maharashtra, the Supreme Court reaffirms India’s plural ethos, debunks politicised language divides, and restores dignity to a shared linguistic heritage

‘No arrest of Kunal Kamra’ Bombay High Court grants interim protection in ‘Gaddar’ remark case

Comedian argues that the FIR is a misuse of state power to silence dissent; Court notes arrest not warranted under BNSS summons, reserves order on plea to quash FIR.