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Data is real, true wealth: SC issues notice in yet another plea challenging DPDP Act; highlights privacy concerns
This petition, filed by journalist Geeta Seshu, along with the Software Freedom Law Centre (SFLC) that also challenges the constitutional validity of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 will now be heard with other petitions filed in the matter by Reporter’s Collective, Nitin Sethi and Venkatesh Nayak, on March 23
Student organisations call LSR student suicide an institutional murder
Students claim that authorities' inconsideration towards its low-income group students during the lockdown crisis resulted in the death of a state-topper from Telangana
Arrange for the safe return of tribal Christians: Chhattisgarh High Court
Court seeks response from Kondagaon collector, SP, in wake of attack on tribals who had converted to Christianity, tells govt to make arrangements their return
Kathua rape case: HC rejects parole plea of key conspirator
The HC noted the possibility of a communal clash in J&K if the convict was let out on parole
Hathras arrest: Union moves SC to allow journalist to talk to family, lawyers
The plea states that the KUWJ’s request to interact with the detainee was rejected by Mathura’s CJM
Wheelchair-bound paralysed prisoner GN Saibaba was on a hunger strike for 10 days!
Family was not informed, he called and told them after Nagpur Jail authorities convinced him to end the protest
Journalist Prashant Kanojia walks out of jail, free speech supporters rejoice!
After a little over a fortnight of waiting, the journalist’s bail comes into effect much to the joy of his closest supporter – his wife.
Disclosing suspect information to media violates Article 21: MP HC
MP High Court added that parading of suspects in the public violates their Right to Life
Gulfisha Fatima alleges harassment, court asks jail to change staff if needed
The student activist had told the court she was facing communal slurs, and subjected to mental harassment by the Tihar Jail staff
Tamil Nadu: BJP forces through pandemic restrictions with Vel Yatra
Risking a second wave of coronavirus infection, BJP officials start off a Vel Yatra from Chennai claiming their right to worship
BJP will prepare NRC again if it comes to power in 2021: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam government once again openly rejects NRC; minister’s allegations take communal hue
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Data is real, true wealth: SC issues notice in yet another plea challenging DPDP Act; highlights privacy concerns
This petition, filed by journalist Geeta Seshu, along with the Software Freedom Law Centre (SFLC) that also challenges the constitutional validity of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 will now be heard with other petitions filed in the matter by Reporter’s Collective, Nitin Sethi and Venkatesh Nayak, on March 23
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Religious Freedom: How the USCIRF continues to designate India as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC)
For another year running, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), in its 2026 Annual Report, has in strong recommendations, urged the US government to designate India as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), “for engaging in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious religious freedom violations, as defined by the International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA)”
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USCIRF’s Call for Sanctions on the RSS Is a Major Moral and Political Marker
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), in its 2026 Annual Report, has apart from continuing to designate India as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC), also recommended targeted sanctions against the RSS; this is a first.
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Evicted, Accused, and Deleted: The shrinking space for Muslim citizenship
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Union government revokes Sonam Wangchuk’s detention under NSA after nearly six months!
Move comes days before Supreme Court hearing in habeas corpus petition filed by his wife; Ladakh activist had been detained following September 2025 protests over statehood and Sixth Schedule protections
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Allahabad High Court orders 24/7 armed protection for Bareilly Muslim man allegedly prevented from offering namaz at home
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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