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Police detain Adivasi students for second day, force them out of Mumbai
Students who marched from Nashik are denied Azad Maidan protest, prevented from leaving Tilak Bhavan and forcefully transported out of the city
Elgar Parishad case: Bombay HC rejects default bail to Gautam Navlakha
The Bhima Koregaon accused had sought bail on grounds that the chargesheet had not been filed within the mandated period of 90 days
Allahabad High Court slams UP Gov’t over arbitrary challans and detentions
The court directed the State to pay compensation to the aggrieved detenues and to make sure this practice ends
Another death by suicide at Tikri border, death toll reaches 214
According to Human Cost of Farmers Protest blog, 13 people have died by suicide as of February 7, 2021 while participating in the national struggle.
Allow peaceful protest by farmers: US Congress to India
Members of the India caucus also raised concerns about internet shutdowns
10 clicks that showcase a peaceful chakka jam!
SabrangIndia sifted through hundreds of photos to bring you top 10 images that captured the essence of the protest
Farmers’ ‘chakka jam’ protest remains peaceful
Despite frequent detentions reported over the course of the day, farmers across India rejoiced in the grand success of their first peaceful protest after the Republic Day parade.
Public authority must give cogent reason to withhold information under RTI Act: Delhi HC
The court observed that reasons to withhold information need to align with public interest, without suppressing facts
Preventive arrests in Delhi prior to chakka jam
Delhi’s Trade Union leaders have been put under preventive arrest hours before the nationwide road blockade. Sources say police cited today’s public meeting as one of the reasons for the detainment.
Sedition law threatens Fundamental Rights: Plea in SC challenges validity
The petition states that the misuse of the provision is stifling the freedom of speech and expression of Indians
‘Chakka jam’ protest: Farmers say Delhi won’t be impacted, high security in place
Emergency, essential services will not be stopped; organisers tell participants not to "engage in any confrontation with anyone"
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