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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
Intimacies of marriage private, can’t be affected by matters of faith: SC
The court once again upheld the right to marry a person of choice, while holding right to privacy paramount
Over 400 detainees released under Public Safety Act in J&K: MHA
Out of 613 persons detained since August, 2019 430 have been released
ED questioning of NewsClick Founder continues, while staff’s electronic gadgets seized
Despite the sudden raids on the organisation’s office, the portal has stated it will continue to report voices of the oppressed people of India
At least 25,000 people gather for Punjab’s first Mahapanchayat
Farmer leaders promise the assembled farmers that the agitation will not rest until all three laws are repealed by the central government
Haryana farmers announce Mai Bhi Andolanwaadi campaign to intensify farmers struggle
Angered by Prime Minister’s Modi’s comment about “andolanjivi” people in recent times, farmers have resolved to start a campaign to further strengthen the peasant’s struggle
SC rejects Akhil Gogoi’s bail plea in UAPA case
The peasant activist was arrested in connection with anti-citizenship protests in 2019
Primary goals were surveillance and incriminating document delivery: Arsenal Report
Digital forensics firm analysed an electronic copy of activist Rona Wilson’s laptop, findings suggest he might have been framed
Justice for Nodeep Kaur: Trade union activist turns 24 years behind bars
The activist’s family meets her in Karnal jail on her birthday, even as injustice continues
No protesting farmer summoned by NIA: MHA to RS
However, some farm union leaders, journalists, organisations have alleged that they have been summoned by NIA for questioning
93 sedition cases registered, but only 2 convicted in 2019: MHA
In the Budget Session of 2021, the MoS in the Ministry of Home Affairs answered questions on sedition law
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