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The cost of a wrongful deportation
The return of four West Bengal residents after Supreme Court intervention highlights the constitutional consequences of deporting individuals before verifying their citizenship
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SC to hear petitions against CAA on Dec 18
Petitions challenging the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) have been filed by several socio-political organisations and individuals.
WB to get reprieve from NPR?
Move comes on the day of Mamata Banerjee’s massive rally against citizenship law
JMIU students asked to sign declaration that says police didn’t enter hostel
After clashes rocked the Jamia Millia Islamia University (JMIU)...
Dalit man assaulted for selling biryani in Noida
The men have been arrested under the SC/ ST Prevention of Atrocities Act and will be sent to custody
Unnao rape case: Kuldeep Singh Sengar convicted
With the increasing number of crimes being reported against women in the country and the growing sentiment of retribution among the masses, this verdict can become the means to restore people’s faith in the criminal justice system.
175 arrested, over 1400 detained: Assam gov’t says ‘All is Well’
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Jamia Millia Islamia VC supports the students, condemns horrifying Police violence
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Delhi police actions barbaric: Jamia
The govt is using the police to vilify Jamia students protest and further militarise the campus
Kashmir still struggling after 120 days under siege: APDP report
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