Supreme Court quashes FIR against Mohan Babu and Vishnu for a 2019 ‘dharna’ in Andhra Pradesh. Court says they were exercising their right to peaceful protest despite the Model Code of Conduct.
The Calcutta High Court has authorized a peaceful protest in Salt Lake over communal clashes in Murshidabad during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. Five protesters can submit their concerns to the West Bengal Human Rights Commission. The demonstration aims to address grievances following violence that resulted in three deaths, emphasizing the need for justice.
Today(12th Sept), The Delhi High Court directed the trial court to hold off on any final orders in the 2020 Delhi Riots conspiracy case. This decision came during a hearing on a petition by accused Devangana Kalita, with Justice Neena Bansal Krishna emphasizing that while arguments can proceed, no final ruling should be issued until further review.
Guwahati Police issued a legal notice on 12th March, against the ‘Sarbatmak Hartal’, warning of potential property damage and legal actions due to the protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The All Assam Students’ Union has vehemently opposed the CAA, citing it as unjust, communal, and a threat to indigenous communities, vowing a peaceful, legal fight.