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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
Falsely implicated, as I was successful in generating support for farmers: Nodeep Kaur
The 24-year-old Dalit activist’s bail plea accuses Haryana police of severely beating her up, denied medical examination, in violation of section 54 of the Criminal Procedure Code, bail hearing in HC today
Family of Bhagat Singh participates in Pagdi Sambhal Diwas
Various states in India celebrated Pagdi Sambhal Diwas with processions, mahapanchayats. Southern states sent representatives to Delhi to show their participation in the movement.
J&K HC: Notice issued in plea challenging “maximum” period of detention under PSA
The petition states that the period of detention under the Act is in violation of Article 22 of the Constitution
Scanty and sketchy evidence: Delhi court grants Disha Ravi bail
The court held that there was no established link between her and alleged banned organisations, and that people cannot be jailed for disagreeing with state policies
Gurmukh Singh: Beaten but not broken
Veteran soldier says he will never forget being called a “terrorist” after fighting three wars for India. He promises to return to Delhi borders once his health improves.
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Bombay HC upholds bail to alleged ISIS member Areeb Majeed
The High Court opined that he should be granted bail as he has been in jail since 2014 and the trial is not close to completion
SC rejects Jail Superintendent’s plea against inquiry for failing to consider parole applications
The top court observed the “sad state of prisons” and refused to interfere in the government ordered disciplinary enquiry
Farmers celebrate a wave of support from distant countries to local villages
As mahapanchayats begin branching out to more states, farmer leaders claim that the government is growing nervous of the growing farmers’ movement.
The importance of Pagdi Sambhal Diwas
The Tuesday event name refers to the Pagdi Sambhal movement from the 1900s when peasants fought against oppressive laws enacted by Britishers.
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