Madras HC says caste not a religious denomination
Madras High Court asserts no caste has rights over temple administration, upholding Tamil Nadu govt's trustee appointments. Read the landmark ruling details.
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Delhi HC Protects Pawan Kalyan's Personality Rights
Delhi High Court grants interim protection to actor-politician Pawan Kalyan's personality rights, ordering fan pages to add disclaimers. The 'Power Star' and Andhra Deputy CM's plea against unauthorized commercial use is upheld.
Isabel Wilkerson's 'Caste' Forces a Global Reckoning
Pulitzer winner Isabel Wilkerson's book 'Caste' dissects the invisible hierarchies shaping societies. It's not just about India or race, but a global system demanding uncomfortable self-reflection. A must-read for understanding power.
Caste Discrimination Probe Ordered at Patna School
Patna district administration orders inquiry after viral video shows students alleging caste-based segregation and denial of food at a government school in Alawalpur village. Details inside.
Ambedkar National Human Rights Award 2025 Announced
The Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar National Human Rights Award 2025 was announced at a major international convention in New Delhi. Discover the winners and the event's key highlights.
Pregnant Woman Killed in Karnataka Over Caste Marriage
A pregnant woman was brutally murdered in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru district, allegedly by her family over her inter-caste marriage. Police have arrested her father and brother. Read the shocking details.
Karnataka HC Bars Employers from Caste Status Enquiry
Karnataka High Court rules employers lack jurisdiction to enquire into an employee's caste. The power rests solely with authorities under the 1990 Reservation Act. Read the full judgment details.
Woman alleges caste discrimination in govt school breakfast scheme
A cook in Trichy's govt breakfast scheme accuses headmistress of caste-based discrimination after being replaced. She seeks action under the SC/ST Act. Details inside.
Gorakhpur: Wife Beaten Over Caste, Dowry Demands
A year after a temple wedding, a Gorakhpur woman was beaten and abandoned for refusing to change her caste. Police have filed an FIR under the SC/ST Act and dowry harassment charges. Read the shocking details.
Karnataka's Orphans Await Caste Status, 1% Reservation
Over 300 orphaned children in Karnataka face an identity crisis as they lack caste certificates, blocking access to education and jobs. The state govt seeks a 1% reservation solution. Read more.
Bihar's Bhumihar Brahmin Caste Name Row Intensifies
Bihar's upper caste panel defers decision on using 'Bhumihar Brahmin' in official records. Key Bhumihar organizations threaten protests, citing 1931 census data. Read the full story.
Aanchal's Courage After Boyfriend's Honour Killing
After her family allegedly killed her boyfriend Saksham Tete in Nanded, Aanchal Mamidawar's public defiance against caste prejudice and regressive social norms is a powerful statement. Her story exposes the criminalisation of love in India.
Telangana HC dismisses appeal on ST Lambada certificates
Telangana High Court dismisses appeal by seven individuals, upholding the cancellation of their ST Lambada caste certificates. The court cited migration from Maharashtra in 1956 as a key factor. Read the full legal analysis.
Nanded: Woman marries murdered boyfriend's body for justice
In a tragic act of defiance, Aanchal Mamidwar performed marriage rituals on her murdered partner Saksham Tate in Nanded. Her family, arrested for the honour killing, now faces her quest for justice.
Allahabad HC Mandates SC Status Verification for Converts
Allahabad High Court orders verification of Scheduled Caste status for individuals who converted to other religions. The ruling impacts caste certificate issuance and reservation benefits.
Woman marries corpse after family kills boyfriend in Maharashtra
In a shocking honour killing case, a Maharashtra woman performed marriage rituals with her boyfriend's corpse after her father and brothers murdered him. The tragic incident highlights caste violence.
Inter-caste love tragedy: Girl weds murdered boyfriend
In a heartbreaking incident in Nanded, a teenage girl performed wedding rituals with her murdered boyfriend's body after her family allegedly killed him over their inter-caste relationship. Read the full story.
9 Booked for Ostracising Family Over Inter-Caste Marriage
Ganjam police register case against 9 including village head for allegedly ostracising additional tehsildar's family over inter-caste marriage. Community denies allegations.
Gujarat Courts Protect Women's Property Rights After Inter-Caste Marriage
Gujarat High Court and lower courts rule that marrying outside caste cannot deny women property rights. Landmark decisions affirm daughters' equal inheritance under Hindu Succession Act.
Courts defend right to love against societal resistance
Delhi High Court's Aanchal judgment strengthens constitutional right to love across caste, religion barriers. Analysis of India's evolving jurisprudence protecting interfaith, inter-caste couples from family threats and state interference.
Karnataka child rights panel acts on newborn death
Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights registers suo motu case after newborn's death in Haveri. Commission demands thorough investigation and legal action against responsible medical staff.
Delhi HC Grants Personality Rights to Content Creators
Delhi High Court's landmark judgment protects content creators' personality rights, reshaping brand contracts and combating digital impersonation across India's creator economy.
Courts Protect Protest Rights as Police Suppress Dissent
Recent court rulings reaffirm citizens' constitutional right to protest, challenging police crackdowns on dissent. Read how judiciary protects democratic rights.
Mann Stands Firm on Punjab Water Rights at Council Meet
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann asserts state's rights over water resources at Northern Zonal Council meeting. Read about the key discussions and decisions.
Delhi HC protects Raj Shamani's personality rights
Delhi High Court grants interim protection to podcaster Raj Shamani against misuse of his identity for fake endorsements and unauthorized content. Learn about the landmark ruling.
Goa CM pledges land rights for tribals honoring Birsa Munda
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced granting ownership rights to tribals over cultivated lands as tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda. 5,000 sanads already distributed under Forest Rights Act.
Adani Enterprises Shares Surge 6% on Rights Issue Plan
Adani Enterprises shares gained 6% this week as the company announced details of its massive ₹25,000 crore rights issue. Learn key dates, pricing, and investment strategy for this mega fundraising.
Kerala HC Sets 3-Month Deadline for Prisoner's Book Plea
Kerala High Court directs state to decide on UAPA convict's request to publish memoir within 3 months, emphasizing prisoners' fundamental rights to expression and dignity.
Child Rights Conference Held in Mandi, Himachal
Mandi hosts crucial child rights conference featuring 200+ participants. Key officials discuss protection mechanisms and implementation challenges. Read about the initiatives shaping children's future.
Karnataka seeks private firm data for caste survey
Karnataka's caste survey committee may require private companies to share employee data. Experts say this secondary data is crucial to assess community progress in education and employment. Read more.
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