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Nearly 25% of India cops back mob violence, 18% think Muslims naturally prone to crime: Report

One in four police personnel in India support the idea of mobs acting as judge, jury and executioner in matters they consider grave. And 22 percent of police personnel believe that killing ‘dangerous criminals’ is better than giving them a legal trial.

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Advocate Vrinda Grover on Atul Subhash case and men’s rights activism

Atul Subhash’s suicide has sparked a debate around men’s rights and systemic failures in the law. In this conversation with Nidhi Suresh, senior Supreme Court advocate Vrinda Grover unpacks Section 498A of the IPC, the role of gender bias in legal matters, and addresses the concerns raised by men’s rights…

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SC grants interim protection to actor Siddique in rape case, issues notice to Kerala govt

The Supreme Court on Monday granted interim protection from arrest to Malayalam actor Siddique in connection with the ongoing investigation? Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hema Committee: Arundhati Roy, Vrinda Grover write to CM Pinarayi to bring law to address key issues

Following the release of the Hema Committee report, which revealed the abysmal working conditions and rampant sexual harassment faced by women in the Malayalam film industry, prominent personalities from across the country have written to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan demanding a “360-degree approach” to fulfil the purpose of the committee.

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What happened in the Kolkata rape case that triggered doctors’ protests?

Doctors and activists demand the safeguarding of women and medical professionals after a trainee medic was murdered.

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Hafta letters: Protocols, NEET ‘scam’, Ambani wedding

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How did India’s Supreme Court send Bilkis Bano’s rapists back to jail?

Modi’s government had helped set 11 convicted rapists free two years ago. But the top court said rules were violated.

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SC to pronounce verdict on the premature release of convicts in Bilkis Bano case

Supreme Court to pronounce judgment on petitions challenging Gujarat's decision to prematurely release 11 men sentenced to life for 2002 gang rape & murder.

The Hindu

‘Fight not over’: India rape survivor in fear as attackers jailed

Muslim woman raped during 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots struggles to restart life even after accused are jailed for 20 years.

Al Jazeera

SC Dismisses Rana Ayyub's Plea Against Summons By Ghaziabad Court In Money Laundering Case

The Supreme Court in its verdict on Tuesday rejected journalist Rana Ayyub's plea challenging the summons issued to her by a special PMLA court in Ghaziabad in a money laundering case. Must read full story on Dynamite News:

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SC Reserves Verdict On Journalist Rana Ayyub's Plea Against Summons Issued By Ghaziabad Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reserved its order on the plea of journalist Rana Ayyub challenging the summons issued to her by a special PMLA court in Ghaziabad in a money laundering case. Must read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court seeks reply on Internet shutdown plea

IT Ministry asked to respond on whether there is any standard protocol and the level and method of adherence to it during public exams.

The Hindu

Alt News' Mohammad Zubair granted liberty to move Delhi High Court for quashing of Sitapur FIR

Mohammad Zubair was given bail on July 20

The Hindu

Gujarat riot victim 'numb' after rapists freed from prison

India’s Gujarat has set free 11 men convicted of the gang rape of a Muslim woman and the murder of her relatives during the state's 2002 riots.

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SC directs UP police not to take precipitative action against Mohammad Zubair in FIRs till July 20

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Uttar Pradesh police not to take any precipitative action against fact-checking website Alt News co-founder Mohammad Zubair in any of the FIRs filed in the state till July 20. Read more on Dynamite News

The Hindu

SC asks Uttar Pradesh to not take any action against Zubair without its nod

Bench has said the ‘vicious cycle’ of cases filed by the State Police against the Alt News co-founder for his tweets seem to have ‘similar content’

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Zubair gets bail in case over 2018 tweet, but will stay in jail

A Delhi court on Friday granted bail to Alt News cofounder Mohammed Zubair in a case filed against him by the Delhi police for hurting religious sentiments through a 2018 tweet that an anonymous tweeter had found offensive. Zubair, however, will remain in jail as he has been remanded in…

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'We don’t go by tweets': Court to cops in Delhi case against Zubair

Hearing the bail plea of Alt News cofounder Mohammed Zubair, who was arrested last month in connection with a case filed in the national capital over a 2018 tweet, a Delhi court Thursday asked why the statement of the “victim” was not recorded.

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Alt News co-founder Zubair’s bail plea in Delhi case deferred to July 14

Mr. Zubair had moved a fresh bail application in this case before the court of Additional Sessions Judge Devendra Kumar Jangala

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Court adjourns Zubair’s bail hearing in Delhi case, SC extends interim bail in UP case

Alt News cofounder Mohammed Zubair’s bail plea – linked to an FIR filed in Delhi – has been adjourned and will now be heard on July 14, while his interim bail in another case filed in Uttar Pradesh’s Sitapur has been extended till September 7.

The Hindu

Denied bail, Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair sent to 14 days in judicial custody

Delhi Police update media about order before court ruling

The Hindu

High Court issues notice to Delhi Police on Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair’s plea against police remand

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Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair moves Delhi HC against police remand

As per the trial court's order, Mohammed Zubair would be next produced before it on July 2 upon the expiry of the four-day police remand

The Hindu

Twitter account that led to Mohammed Zubair’s arrest deactivated

This comes a day after Alt News co-founder’s counsel raised doubts about the account and motives of person operating it

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Zubair arrest: UN says journalists shouldn’t be jailed for what they write or say

Journalists anywhere in the world should be allowed to express themselves freely and without the threat of harassment, a spokesperson for UN chief Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday in response to a question about the arrest of Alt News cofounder Mohammed Zubair.

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