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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
Farmers announce Kisan Mazdoor Ekta Diwas on Feb 27
Condemning the suppression of farmers in various parts of the country, farmer leaders resolved to illustrate India’s support for the farmers’ struggle from youth, working people and other citizens of India.
Delhi court reserves order on Disha Ravi’s bail plea
The hearing lasted for three long hours where the court heard Delhi Police and Disha Ravi’s arguments
NHRC directs Centre to pay compensation to Tribal rights activist for offloading him
In 2016, Gladson Dungdung’s passport was seized by immigration officers, barring him from traveling abroad
Touching posterior of a minor amounts to sexual assault: Mumbai POCSO court
The court had to consider whether a girl’s buttocks is her private body part and touching it would amount to sexual assault
Is there Social Justice in the Digital Economy?
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MSP at C2+50%, farmers’ need of the hour: AIKS
Farmers organisation talks about the need for Indian farmers to introduce legal provisions for Minimum Support Price in India.
Bar and Bench cannot watch silently: Women lawyers on Disha Ravi’s arrest
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K’taka: Civil society, trade union leaders seek action against illegal arrest of Disha Ravi
The delegation met with the state’s Home Minister seeking action against Delhi Police for arresting Disha illegally without following procedures
TN govt drops cases against anti-CAA protestors, lockdown violators
The CM Edappadi K Palaniswami said that except cases linked to violence, about 10 lakh cases of less serious offences were being dropped!
Right to dissent is a hallmark of democracy: Justice Deepak Gupta
Justice (retd.) Deepak Gupta, in a panel discussion opined that India cannot progress if dissent is stifled
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