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Allahabad HC Directs CBI to Secure Missing Videography in 2009 Custodial Death Case After 16 Years [Read Order]
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Allahabad HC Directs CBI to Secure Missing Videography in 2009 Custodial Death Case After 16 Years [Read Order]

Allahabad High Court directed the CBI to secure missing videography in a 2009 custodial death case, pending for 16 years.

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SC Dismisses PIL Seeking Regulation of All Institutions Imparting Religious or Secular Education to Children Below 14 Judiciary
SC Dismisses PIL Seeking Regulation of All Institutions Imparting Religious or Secular Education to Children Below 14

Supreme Court dismisses Ashwini Upadhyay’s PIL seeking regulation and monitoring of all institutions imparting religious or secular education to minors.

Allahabad HC Split Verdict: “Not Aware of the NHRC Taking Suo Motu Cognizance When Muslims Are Lynched”: Justice Sreedharan Pulls Up the NHRC in Madrasa Grant Case; Justice Saran Differs [Read Order] Judiciary
Allahabad HC Split Verdict: “Not Aware of the NHRC Taking Suo Motu Cognizance When Muslims Are Lynched”: Justice Sreedharan Pulls Up the NHRC in Madrasa Grant Case; Justice Saran Differs [Read Order]

Allahabad HC split verdict on NHRC powers in madrasa grant case; Justice Sreedharan questions jurisdiction, Justice Saran cautions against remarks without hearing parties.

Allahabad HC Awards ₹10 Lakh Compensation for Custodial Death of Minor in Pilibhit Jail [Read Order] Judiciary
Allahabad HC Awards ₹10 Lakh Compensation for Custodial Death of Minor in Pilibhit Jail [Read Order]

Allahabad High Court awards ₹10 lakh compensation for custodial death of a minor in Pilibhit jail, holding the State absolutely liable.

NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Deoghar Custodial Death After Law Student’s Plea; Issues Notice to Jharkhand Chief Secretary, DGP [Read Case Details] Executive
NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Deoghar Custodial Death After Law Student’s Plea; Issues Notice to Jharkhand Chief Secretary, DGP [Read Case Details]

NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of Deoghar custodial death after law student’s plea; issues notice to Jharkhand Chief Secretary and DGP.

SC refuses to modify interim bail condition of Ashoka Uni prof for Op Sindoor Remarks

SC refuses to ease interim bail for Ashoka University professor over remarks on Op Sindoor; free speech allowed but no posts on FIR issues.

Legal Frameworks for a Melting World: Protecting Glaciers through Policy

Legal frameworks play a crucial role in protecting glaciers from climate change. Explore global policies, challenges, and solutions for preserving these vital ice masses.

Justice Ramasubramanian appointed as NHRC chief

Justice Ramasubramanian appointed as NHRC chairperson, filling the post vacant since June 1; Priyank Kanoongo, Dr Justice B.R. Sarangi named members.

NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of boy’s death in open drain, calls for action against Delhi Authorities

NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of a boy’s death in an open drain in Delhi, demands accountability and reports from authorities on similar incidents.

SC tells NGT to oversee impact of silicosis prone industries [Read Judgment]

The Supreme Court directs the National Green Tribunal to oversee silicosis-prone industries and enforce compliance to prevent silicosis among workers across India.

Supreme Court Directs MHA to Develop Guidelines for Media Briefings Aimed to Curb Media Trials in Criminal Investigations

Supreme Court directs Ministry of Home Affairs to create guidelines for media briefings, emphasizing the need to prevent media trials and protect the rights of victims and accused in criminal investig...

SC Senior Advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani Donates Bus to Children with Special Needs in Honor of Constitutional Expert PP Rao

SC Senior Advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani honors the legacy of constitutional expert PP Rao by donating a bus to children with special needs through HCRA. Learn about this heartwarming gesture.

NHRC notice to Haryana police on threat to man for sharing 'anti-Rohingya' post on social media [Read Notice]

The NHRC has issued a notice to Haryana police and the district magistrate of Palwal after a man in a Muslim-dominated village was allegedly attacked and threatened for sharing an 'anti-Rohingya' post...

NHRC Directs for Screening Jail Inmate's Mental Health to Prevent Suicides and Improving Prison Environment [Read Press Release]

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed for the screening of mental health among jail inmates to prevent suicides. The advisory includes recommendations to improve prison architecture...

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