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Targeting human rights activism, comments by NIA Court shocking: PUCL
Issuing the statement on January 9, PUCL has expressed the hope that these prejudiced and invidious observations are suo moto expunged from the reported judgment. The NIA Court, Lucknow had, reportedly in a 136-page judgement delivered in early January actually pulled up organisations “for promoting the constitutional values of ‘spirit of harmony’ and ‘brotherhood’.”
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Detentions and intimidation of social and environmental activists in J&K arbitrary: NAPM
Expressing solidarity with recently detained Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) environmental activists,...
Citizens and experts rally to save Mumbai’s BEST buses from privatisation pitfalls
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AMAB advocates for restoring public funding, ending exploitative contracts, and expanding bus services to meet the city’s growing needs
Maharashtra: Free speech has remained on the line of fire of the current regime, democracy on trial as state goes for election
Amid violent threats, legal crackdowns, and silencing of dissent, Maharashtra’s election becomes a crucial moment for safeguarding civil liberties
Beyond insurance: addressing the needs of India’s agricultural labour force
The 2020-21 Periodic Labour Force Survey reported that 46.5% of people in India are engaged in agricultural activities and yet beyond insurance and pension schemes there is nothing the union government offers
Art v/s Obscenity: Bombay High Court overturns seizure of Padamsee & Souza artworks
A recent Bombay high court judgment protects artistic freedom and ensures that bureaucratic overreach based on personal preferences does not stifle creative expression
BEST strike over Diwali bonus shakes Mumbai’s Bus Service, reveals growing transit strain
With BMC stepping in to resolve bonus dispute, issues of fleet size and funding take center stage, reigniting calls for a stronger public transport system.
Suspend Collector Neha Dubey, file cases against her for abusive anti-Dalit remarks under SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act: MLA Mevani to President Murmu
In a letter to the President, Jignesh Mevani accuses Mahisagar District Collector Neha Kumari of derogatory statements against Dalits and misuse of power; calls for her suspension and registration of FIR under SC/ST Act provisions and disciplinary action for caste-based discrimination.
Failure of BJP-led Mahayuti Government in management of fertilisers & procurement
BJP led Union Government should stop Denial of Shortage and Address Crisis
Supreme Court eases bail conditions for Kerala Journalist Siddique Kappan
Kappan no longer required to report to police station weekly; Supreme Court grants relief in stringent bail conditions imposed on Kappan in Hathras conspiracy case after two years
Samsung workers end strike but the core issue of recognition of unions’ remains
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