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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
Farmer Navreet Singh’s death not due to gun-shot injury: Police to Delhi HC
The 25-year-old deceased farmer’s grandfather petitioned the court alleging that Navreet was shot dead by the Delhi Police
Government hospital to compensate for unforeseen death and injury: Madras HC
The court directed a government hospital to compensate an aggrieved Dalit family, albeit it was not a case of medical negligence
Farmers struggle highlights the importance of ensuring laws are based on meaningful consultations: UN High Commissioner
India’s permanent representative at the UNHCR responds to the oral update by calling the High Commissioner lacking in “objectivity and impartiality”
India’s youth stand in solidarity with annadaatas on Yuva Kisan Diwas
Farmer leaders thank youngsters for showing solidarity; also hail the Punjab & Haryana High Court for granting bail to activist Nodeep Kaur
NHRC issues notice to MoD for compensating victim of Army’s “indiscriminate” firing
The NHRC accessed the report of the inquiry magistrate who held that an innocent villager was killed due to firing by special forces in Changlang, Arunachal Pradesh
Will return to sit with farmers at Singhu protest site: Nodeep Kaur
The labour rights activist was released on bail on Friday, added that fellow activist Shiv Kumar’s condition is very bad
18-year-old dies at Singhu border on Yuva Kisan Diwas
Farmers as well as villagers in Punjab mourned the death of the young boy who travelled to the city to join farmers protest
375 million Indian children to suffer after-effects of Covid-19 pandemic: State of India’s Environment 2021 report
The annual publication by CSE, comprising a 442-page report of news, views and analysis received a huge positive response from journalists and activists for its thorough information.
Punjab and Haryana HC grants bail to Nodeep Kaur
She had been lodged in Karnal Jail since January 12 for offences of attempt to murder, rioting, extortion and obstructing a public servant on duty
Delhi court protects Shantanu Muluk from arrest in Toolkit case
The court has adjourned the matter in connection with the toolkit FIR against Muluk to March 9
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