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‘Can’t use Toilet, Bathe’: Jailed Prof G N Saibaba to Begin Indefinite Hunger Strike if CCTV Not Removed From Cell
16 May 2022
A CCTV camera recently installed in front of G N Saibaba’s cell can allegedly capture footages of the entire cell, including the toilet and bathing areas.
Aritry Das
‘Can’t Imprison Thoughts’: GN Saibaba’s Book of Poems and Letters From Prison Launched
05 May 2022
The ailing former DU professor, who is 90% paralysed, has been in Nagpur jail for seven years on charges that have no ‘concrete evidence’.
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‘There Has To Be Lakshman Rekha For Criticism’: Delhi HC on Umar Khalid's Speech
27 Apr 2022
Jailed activist Umar Khalid’s lawyer argued that criticism of the government cannot become a crime.
Rashme Sehgal
‘India Needs Inclusive Leadership that Brings People, Communities Together’—Aruna Roy
23 Apr 2022
A greedy and acquisitive privileged class lacks concern for India’s massive vulnerable population. Their uncaring attitude will haunt India in the future, says the social activist.
Anees Zargar
Kashmir University PhD Scholar Arrested for Writing an Article in 2011
18 Apr 2022
The State Investigative Agency termed an article written by Abdul Aala Fazili and published in The Kashmir Wala, as "provocative, seditious and intended to create unrest in Jammu and Kashmir."
Vikram Raj
Adivasis of India’s Tribal Belt Knock on Delhi’s Door
12 Apr 2022
Recently, many tribal activists, journalists and human rights activists from Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra came to the Press Club of India to highlight the contemporary situation in the…
Anees Zargar
In Jail Since Four Years, Journalist Asif Sultan Booked Under PSA After Bail
11 Apr 2022
The 35-year-old journalist was shifted from Srinagar central jail, where he was lodged, to a police station close to his residence and will serve further detention at Kot Balwal jail in Jammu.
Tarique Anwar
Delhi Riots: No Material Evidence, Only ‘Hearsay’; How Umar Khalid was Denied Bail
27 Mar 2022
The prosecution’s case against Umar is based on his association WhatsApp groups, participation in several meetings (particulars of which are provided by anonymous witnesses in vague terms) and a…
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Delhi Riots Case: Umar Khalid Denied Bail After 8 Months of Hearing
24 Mar 2022
Umar Khalid is facing charges under the stringent and controversial anti-terror law UAPA. His bail application had been pending before the court for as long as eight months.
Tarique Anwar
Delhi Riots: Ishrat Jahan’s Bail Order Paints Gloomy Picture for Rest of Co-Accused
17 Mar 2022
The court took the chargesheet on ‘face value’ to conclude that there was a “premeditated” conspiracy to ‘incite’ confrontation and violence.