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The court was hearing a petition filed in 2021 by Mukhtar’s wife Afsha Ansari – now absconding -- who had prayed that the court to direct the state government and concerned officials “to provide adequate safeguards and protection” to Mukhtar while he is lodged in jail or when he is produced before any court in the state.

SC refuses to grant any relief to Bihar-based YouTuber Manish Kashyap

Bhavana Kishore, video journalist Mritunjay Kumar and driver Parminder were arrested by the Punjab Police while covering an AAP event on Friday, May 5.

VHP and Bajrang sent a 100 crore defamation notice to Congress for calling Bajrang Dal a terror group and promising to ban it

The Gauhati High Court rejected the quashing plea and anticipatory bail application of Congressman Srinivas BV in case filed by Angkita Dutta

Calcutta High Court ordered an interim stay on Visva Bharati University’s eviction notice to ‘economist’ Amartya Sen on a portion of land he is reportedly holding illegally.

Bombay High Court said, "The object of POCSO act is certainly not to punish minors in a romantic or consensual relationship and brand them as criminals."

UP govt's counsel rejected claims of advocate Dushyant Dave that there was no case, saying the accused are seen changing Aadhaar cards in a video

The court said, "Prima facie, we are of the opinion that the State has no power to carry out a caste-based survey, in the manner in which it is fashioned now."

The bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice PS Narsimsha and Justice JB Pardiwala stated that the plea had been filed by the wrestlers seeking registration of an FIR against Singh. It noted that the purpose of the plea had been served with Delhi Police registering an FIR in the case.