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35 civil society groups oppose Maharashtra’s proposed anti-conversion law, warn of threat to women’s autonomy and constitutional freedoms
Coalition, which also included CJP who is the lead petitioner on challenge to anti-conversion laws in SC, demands draft bill be made public, calls for consultations and legislative scrutiny; says existing criminal law already addresses coercion
Karnataka Prisons: HC seeks State’s response to overcrowding, medical facilities
The court is seized with a batch of pleas seeking to decongest prisons and to provide proper medical facilities to prisoners
Offer better relief package to registered hawkers: Hawkers Union to Maharashtra gov’t
While thanking the government for considering street vendors' concerns during new coronavirus restrictions, Mumbai’s hawkers asked Chief Minister Thackeray to reconsider the relief package.
UP: Former District Judge blames administration for Covid affected wife’s death
He stated in his open letter that that no ambulance or medicines were sent to his residence, despite frantic calls
Tents of protesting farmers allegdly set on fire at Singhu and Ghazipur borders!
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Sketchy material against Umar Khalid, Delhi court grants bail
The court clearly noted that the State has insufficient material on record against the jailed activist
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Former Professor Shoma Sen moves Bombay HC against UAPA charges
Argues that the case against her is “unfounded” and that the evidence was “planted” on co-accused’s digital devices
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