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Gandhi’s remarks on ‘Modi’ surname lead to defamation case

The Surat Sessions Court has dismissed Rahul Gandhi's application seeking a stay on his conviction in a defamation case related to his remarks about the surname 'Modi'. Gandhi had made…

Krishna Tanwar April 20, 2023

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Killings of Atiq Ahmad and Brother Raise Concerns

The recent killings of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf in Prayagraj have raised concerns about human rights violations and the rule of law in Uttar Pradesh. The National…

yogesh April 19, 2023

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GN Saibaba convicted, sentenced in 2017 under UAPA

On 11th April 2023, the Supreme Court of India set aside the acquittal of Delhi University Professor GN Saibaba in the Maoist Link Case. The Bombay High Court had granted…

Aruna Pannu April 19, 2023

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Gogoi’s appeal against High Court order upheld

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court upheld the revival of a Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) case against Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi, in connection with the violence during the protests in 2019.…

Satish Verma April 18, 2023

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same-sex marriage opposes By Akhil Bhartiya Sant Samiti

The Akhil Bhartiya Sant Samiti has recently moved an Intervention Application in the Supreme Court stating that the concept of same-sex marriage is alien to Indian society and should be…

Aruna Pannu April 18, 2023

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NGO challenges appointment of Arun Goel as Election Commissioner in India

The Association for Democratic Reforms, an NGO, has filed a writ petition with the Supreme Court of India against the appointment of Arun Goel as an Election Commissioner. The NGO…

Krishna Tanwar April 17, 2023

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Kerala Government challenges High Court’s decision

The Kerala Government's plea to challenge the Kerala High Court's direction to relocate a rogue elephant named 'Arikomban' from Munnar-Chinnakanal area to Parambikulam tiger reserve area was dismissed by the…

Satish Verma April 17, 2023

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Son of Atiq Ahmed killed in police encounter

Gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his family have been seeking protection from courts, claiming that they face threats to their lives. Just a month before his son and aide were killed…

Aruna Pannu April 15, 2023

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UTPs at Arthur Road jail instructed to refrain from strip-searching.

On 1st April 2023, a special court ordered the Arthur Road jail superintendent and guards to refrain from strip-searching undertrial prisoners (UTPs) as it violates their fundamental right to privacy…

Krishna Tanwar April 15, 2023

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Juvenile Justice Act: Governing Adoption in India

The Bombay High Court has criticized the Bhusawal District Court for denying a single working woman's plea to adopt her sister's child. The district court's comparison of the biological mother…

Satish Verma April 14, 2023