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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
AIKS celebrates third anniversary of Kisan Long March
Farmer supporters compile a publication detailing the events that resulted in the historic march in 2018
100 days of farmers’ struggle: Agitation evolves and grows stronger
Farmers’ groups protested in many different and peaceful ways on Saturday; Delhi farmers marched and blocked the KMP highway, Karnataka farmers demanded MSP for farm produce, while others waved black flags
Sharjeel Usmani moves Bombay HC against FIR for Elgar Parishad speech
The former AMU student said that his speech was not offensive, and was taken “out of context”
Delhi Police allegedly detain 25 women and a toddler
Farmer leaders condemned the excessive actions of the Delhi police of detaining a group of women farmers simply for showing farmer union flags and Nishan Sahib
Speech against political party, not unlawful activity under UAPA: J&K Court
The ASJ granted bail to NC leader Hilal Lone, noting that he did not call for cessation from the Union of India
Karnataka farmers ask: Where is MSP Modi ji?
Farmer leaders, during MSP Dilao Abhiyan, visited Gulbarga mandi and revealed market prices remain below MSP rates, in stark contrast to the Centre’s assurances.
Farmer Navreet Singh’s death: Delhi HC directs UP Police to submit post mortem video
The petitioner and Delhi’s counsel argued that UP police had been non-cooperative and did not hand over important medical reports
Remove Modi’s photo from Covid vaccine certificate: Plea before EC
A similar complaint was made by TMC citing violation of model code of conduct
India’s farmers and workers to commemorate Anti-Privatisation Day on March 15
Central trade union and farmer organisation leaders discuss future protests and agree to oppose the central government’s policies in all future protests together
Labour activist Shiv Kumar granted bail by Haryana court
He was arrested on January 16 in connection with three FIRs related to extortion, theft and attempt to murder
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