Rights

Behind Gurugram’s latest demolition drive lies a decade-old nexus of corruption, caste, and state neglect

The rights of Adivasis and forest dwellers are, once again under threat as India's highest court considers the impact of Parliament’s wide-sweeping changes to the Forest Conservation Law (2023)

Pradip Kar, a resident of West Bengal, allegedly died by suicide, leaving behind a note that, “NRC is responsible for my death” Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed the BJP for turning democracy into a “theatre of fear”, the family told police that Pradip had been deeply disturbed by reports related to the NRC — a tragedy reminiscent of the March 2024 Kolkata case of 31-year-old Debashish Sengupta, who allegedly died by suicide over fears related to the CAA

“The Cell and the Soul: A Prison Memoir” by Anand...

Aspatal Bachao Neejikaran Hatao Kruti Samiti and Unions that font a coalition are also demanding adequate health staff and upgraded public health services for all people of Mumbai

Across cities, self-styled vigilantes and pliant administrations are turning a majoritarian religious sentiment into state policy—forcing meat shops shut, harassing small vendors, and eroding constitutional freedoms. As livelihood and dietary choice fall victim to faith-led policing, we ask, can devotion be invoked to justify discrimination? Does this trend underline how faith is being weaponised to erode rights and livelihoods?

In a heartfelt letter, Ipsa Shatakshi — wife of jailed journalist Rupesh Kumar Singh — wrote of three years of silence, courage, and the slow suffering behind bars, her words paint a portrait of a journalist punished not for crime, but for conscience

Missing after court testimony, inter-faith couple rescued, ‘Liberty Can’t Be Curtailed by Social Pressure,’ says Allahabad HC in holiday hearing, slams police for illegal detention, directed the SSP Aligarh to conduct an inquiry into the entire incident and submit a detailed report by November 28

Petitioner insists no handover certificate or record exists of transfer to Bangladesh; Court seeks formal clarification after months of contradictory claims

No evidence produced to support alleged deportation; Court yet to examine verification question, to deliver order on October 24 on legality of continued detention