Bengal Voter Roll Crisis: SIR Sparks Identity Fears
West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls causes panic with tight deadlines and documentation demands. Two suicides reported as millions scramble to prove citizenship.
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Enforced Disappearances Persist in Balochistan
Balochistan faces ongoing human rights crisis as enforced disappearances continue amid Pakistan's silence. Families demand justice and international attention.
SC Issues Notices on Assam NRC Delay After 6 Years
Supreme Court seeks responses from Centre and Assam govt on stalled NRC process. Over 3 crore citizens await ID cards, 19 lakh excluded lack rejection orders. Read the full story.
Delhi HC: Furlough not absolute right, 1-year wait mandatory
Delhi High Court clarifies furlough is not an absolute right, upholding mandatory 1-year waiting period for convicts readmitted to prison. Key legal analysis of prisoner rights in India.
HC Backs Muslim Woman's Live-in After Verbal Talaq
In a landmark judgment, Allahabad High Court protects a Muslim woman's live-in relationship after verbal divorce, emphasizing constitutional rights over personal law in matters of life and liberty.
Supreme Court Backs Trump's Transgender Passport Policy
In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump-era policy preventing transgender and nonbinary people from selecting their preferred sex markers on passports to remain in effect, sparking nationwide debate on LGBTQ+ rights.
Supreme Court Backs Trump's Transgender Passport Policy
In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court permits Trump administration to enforce restrictive passport gender marker policy, affecting thousands of transgender and non-binary citizens seeking accurate identification documents.
SC Mandates Written Arrest Grounds for All Offences
Landmark Supreme Court ruling makes written grounds of arrest mandatory for all offences under IPC and new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Legal experts weigh in on implications.
HC upholds Muslim woman's live-in right after divorce
In a landmark judgment, Punjab and Haryana High Court protects Muslim woman's right to choose live-in partner after verbal divorce, emphasizing constitutional rights over personal law.
SC Mandates Written Arrest Grounds for All Detainees
Supreme Court mandates written arrest grounds for every detained person, strengthening fundamental rights and transparency in law enforcement procedures across India.
Turkey's LGBTQ Community Faces Existential Threat from New Law
Turkey's proposed legislation threatens to further marginalize LGBTQ individuals, criminalizing what authorities call 'deviant propaganda' and raising alarms about fundamental rights erosion.
Hindu Daughters' Inheritance Rights: Complete Guide
Understanding the landmark legal changes that transformed inheritance rights for Hindu daughters in India. Learn how the 2005 amendment ensures equal property rights and what it means for families today.
Legal Awareness Session Empowers Ludhiana Students
Government Model Senior Secondary School hosts groundbreaking legal literacy session with district court officials, equipping students with crucial knowledge about their rights and responsibilities.
Bengali Voters Demand Language Protection & Security
Bengali-speaking electors in Bihar present crucial demands to political parties, seeking constitutional protection for their language and enhanced security measures ahead of elections.
Delhi HC: No Exam Denial for Law Students Over Attendance
In a groundbreaking judgment, Delhi High Court protects law students' academic rights, ruling that colleges cannot prevent exam participation solely due to attendance deficits. Learn how this decision impacts legal education across India.
Delhi NGOs: The Unsung Heroes Fighting for Justice
In the heart of India's capital, determined NGOs and human rights organizations continue their relentless battle for justice, providing hope to marginalized communities despite facing numerous challenges.
Gujarat group launches shoe drive after CJI attack
In a symbolic response to the shoe-throwing incident involving CJI Justice Gavai, a Gujarat-based human rights organization announces a unique shoe distribution campaign for the underprivileged.
Sindh Uprising: Pakistan's Disappearance Crisis Sparks Protests
Pakistan's Sindh province faces unprecedented turmoil as state suppression and enforced disappearances of activists ignite widespread protests. Discover the human rights crisis unfolding in Karachi and beyond.
Mumbai Film Shoot: Kids Gagged, Hands Tied for Hours
Shocking details emerge from Mumbai film set where minor actors were subjected to traumatic treatment during hostage scene shooting, sparking police investigation and industry outrage.
Baby born mid-river gets Indian citizenship in Kolkata case
In an unprecedented ruling, a Kolkata court grants Indian citizenship to a baby born on a boat in the middle of the Ichamati River, ending a two-year legal battle for Sunali Khatun's family.
Global Condemnation Mounts Against China's Uyghur Policies
China faces escalating worldwide condemnation as Uyghur advocacy groups amplify their global campaign, drawing unprecedented attention to human rights concerns in Xinjiang region.
Judge Blocks Trump's Citizenship Proof Rule for Voters
Federal judge strikes down Trump-era requirement for documentary citizenship proof in voter registration, dealing major blow to election integrity measures.
Judge permanently blocks Trump voter citizenship proof rule
In a landmark ruling, a federal judge has permanently barred any future administration from reinstating Trump-era policy requiring citizenship documentation for voter registration, marking a significant victory for voting rights advocates.
Tribal Land Rights Disparities Exposed Across India
Jharkhand MP Jiten Choudhary reveals alarming inconsistencies in tribal land protection laws across India, highlighting how some states leave indigenous communities vulnerable to displacement and exploitation.
UN condemns US drug boat strikes as unacceptable
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk strongly criticizes US military strikes on suspected drug vessels, calling them violations of international law and raising serious human rights concerns.
SIR Scheme Sparks Political Crisis in Bengal's Matua Belt
The Subscriber Identity Registry (SIR) initiative creates electoral turmoil in West Bengal's Matua belt as both ruling TMC and opposition BJP face potential voter backlash ahead of crucial polls.
University FIR: Staff demanded menstruation proof
Panjab University faces outrage as two employees demand menstruation proof from female colleagues, sparking FIR and national debate on workplace dignity.
Personality Rights Under Siege in Indian Courts
Recent court rulings are creating dangerous precedents that weaken personality rights protection for celebrities and public figures across India. Legal experts warn of concerning trends.
Germany ends fast-track citizenship for migrants
Germany tightens citizenship requirements, ending popular fast-track program. Learn how new language demands, income rules, and 'values declaration' will impact migrants seeking German passports.
Sindhi student leader abducted in Karachi, rights groups demand action
Prominent Sindhi student activist Sohail Abro allegedly abducted by unidentified armed men in Karachi, sparking outrage from human rights organizations demanding immediate investigation and release.
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