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July 2026: A dissent that was brutally put down, a crackdown after the protest ended

Police and RAF conduct was brutal, FIRs have been filed despite assurances, protesters arrested, and Muslim families, especially, have faced scrutiny

Four, including Principal, booked for humiliation of 68 girls in Bhuj hostel

The authorities of the SSGI had demanded that the 68 girls prove that they were menstruating

Rein’state’ed – The case of the ‘exchanged’ women at Partition

The paradigm of the “recovery” and “restoration” of women was a form of biological citizenship, as it entailed not only determining the religion (at birth) of a woman, almost as if it were a biological characteristic, but also her biological status as a woman whose body had been violated, impregnated, or otherwise defiled by union with a male of another religious community

IIT Kharagpur admin cancels seminar on ‘identity and citizenship’

Students protest undemocratic stand of the admin, univ officials say programme can’t be held on campus

Protests against Delhi police brutalities on women students at Jamia, inaction at Gargi College

It was reported that at least 10 women protestors at Jamia were hit on their private parts by the Delhi Police

Guru Ravidas Jayanti- The dream of Be-Gham-Pura

On the occasion of Guru Ravidas Jayanti on February 9, 2020, we remember the patron saint of the Dalit community, the man who inspired love, grace, Bhakti, and revolution.

Modi misrepresenting historical facts: Debabrata Saikia

Assam Congress leaders condemns PM’s statement in Parliament distorting facts about Jawaharlal Nehru

Communal Riots 2019: Communal Discourse Raging On in India

Attitudinal violence and structural violence contribute immensely to physical...

Yusuf Jameel wins PEN-Gauri Lankesh Award

Kashmiri journalist chosen for fearless journalism and professional integrity

Budget 2020 shows the bleak future of higher education in India

Calling for 100 percent FDI and more public-private-partnerships, the future of higher education in India looks worrisome

TISS SU demands immediate release of student Kris Chudawala

The Students' Union condemns the government and media for their bias against queer individuals and portraying Kris as anti-national

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July 2026: A dissent that was brutally put down, a crackdown after the protest ended

Police and RAF conduct was brutal, FIRs have been filed despite assurances, protesters arrested, and Muslim families, especially, have faced scrutiny

Permission to Protest? Why the right to dissent needs no licence

In the light of the nation’s vibrant 100-citywide protests, the author, a legal researcher questions, why, the right (to protest) that is supposed to speak against power is, at its very threshold, made to genuflect before power (police permission)

Bail Stays, But Under Tight Curbs: Delhi HC’s order in Parvez-Mehraj UAPA case

Court finds trial judge failed to apply the stringent Section 43D (5) test, but declines to send accused back to prison; imposes sweeping restrictions as NIA's appeal continues

Jantar Mantar Offline: Six internet shutdowns in a week

Repeated internet cuts during student protests affect thousands beyond the protest site, from vendors to commuters

Law fraternity rallies behind student protesters, condemns Delhi police crackdown

Over 650 lawyers, SCBA, SCAORA and bar associations demand accountability as Delhi HC preserves evidence of July 20 action

26-Year Citizenship Battle Ends: Barpeta Tribunal rules Alam Khan is Indian

After decades of uncertainty, the Tribunal finds that credible evidence, not documentary imperfections, determines citizenship under the Foreigners Act

Three High Courts, One Message: Police power has constitutional limits

Recent High Court rulings reaffirm that violence, procedural shortcuts and administrative negligence are equally incompatible with the rule of law

‘Forum for Electoral Integrity’ petitions NHRC over mass voter disenfranchisement under SIR

The Forum for Electoral Integrity has petitioned the National Human Rights Commission to urgently intervene in the Election Commission’s SIR process, citing UN concerns, the coalition alleges the arbitrary, mass deletion of 52 million voters, disproportionately targeting Muslim and Bengali citizens through organised campaigns and opaque AI systems