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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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Lakhimpur Kheri farmer deaths: SKM announces a slew of protests from Oct 12
Farmer leaders said that the realisation of the events depends on the government accepting their demands against key accused Ashish Mishra, son of MoS MHA Ajay Mishra
Delhi Violence case: Gulfisha Fatima completes 18 months of incarceration
The Delhi police have booked her under the stringent UAPA, and accused her of instigating people to be violent
Ashish Mishra arrives at Kheri for police questioning
While the Minister's son arrived on time for his second appointment, farmers remain unsure of an impartial investigation
We are not satisfied with UP Government’s actions: SC on Lakhimpur Kheri incident
The court was unhappy to learn that the main accused, Ashish Mishra, has not been arrested yet, despite clear eye witness statements
Lakhimpur Kheri: Ashish Mishra fails to appear for questioning
Two hours after his designated time to appear before authorities, farmers and officials still cannot find any trace of Ashish Mishra
Can minor’s consent be considered in POCSO cases?
The Gujarat High Court sets aside conviction of rape under POCSO Act, as the minor girl and the convict were married and girl had borne 2 children
Haryana BJP MP’s car rams into protesting farmers, could have become another Lakhimpur Kheri
One farmer survived the incident with a fractured leg but farmers have demanded strict action against the culprit
Lakhimpur Kheri: UP gov’t calls for judicial inquiry by retired HC judge
The administration directed Justice Srivastava to present a report regarding the incident within the next two months
Lakhimpur violence: SC asks UP Gov’t to provide details of the FIR, number of arrests made
The court noted that it was an unfortunate incident where 8 people reportedly lost their lives; it has directed the registry to list the matter tomorrow
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