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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Top 5 judgements of the Supreme Court in 2019

December 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) As the year 2019 draws to a close, here is a recap of five major

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Defence/Security Immigration/Law/Rights Indo-Pak/Pakistan Pakistan Politics 

Pak govt files review plea in COAS service extension case

December 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Islamabad, Dec 26 (IANS) The Pakistan government on Thursday filed a review petition in the Supreme Court against its verdict

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Uttar Pradesh 

Verdict in Behmai massacre case likely on Jan 6

December 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kanpur, Dec 26 (IANS) Thirty-eight years after the Behmai massacre shook the country, the judgment in the case is expected

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion 

What’s Sarna? Tribals demand separate religion in Jharkhand

December 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 26 (IANS) Sarna, a so-called “religion” based on the concept of nature worship, is followed by tribals

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Goa Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

CJI offers prayers at heritage temple in Goa

December 24, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Panaji, Dec 24 (IANS) Chief Justice of India S A. Bobde, who is in Goa on a brief visit to

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Andhra Pradesh Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

CAT revokes trainee IPS officer’s suspension

December 24, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Dec 24 (IANS) The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) on Tuesday revoked the order of the Union Home Ministry, suspending

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Business/Economy Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

NPR updation will help get rid of unauthorised intruders: VHP

December 24, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Tuesday thanked the Union government for giving its approval

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Delhi HC dismisses plea on internet shutdown

December 24, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 24 (IANS) The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea challenging an order passed by the Delhi Police

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Bollywood CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Immigration/Law/Rights Maharashtra 

‘Chhapaak’ taken to Bombay HC over writing credit

December 24, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Dec 24 (IANS) Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone’s upcoming release “Chhapaak” has landed into legal soup after a writer named

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics West Bengal 

JU students block Governor’s car, show black flags

December 24, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kolkata, Dec 24 (IANS) A large number of students and staff of Jadavpur University on Monday blocked the car of

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Punjab 

Honeypreet calls on jailed godman Ram Rahim

December 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chandigarh, Dec 23 (IANS) Jail authorities in Haryana on Monday allowed Honeypreet Insan, accused in the Panchkula violent incidents, to

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics West Bengal 

HC asks Mamata govt to suspend media campaigns against CAA

December 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kolkata, Dec 23 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Monday passed an interim order directing the West Bengal government to

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

CAA must meet Article 14’s reasonable classification test: Achary

December 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Religious persecution can certainly be a valid ground for classification but only within a secular

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Immigration/Law/Rights Politics Saudi Arabia 

Saudi sentences 5 to death over Khashoggi killing

December 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Riyadh, Dec 23 (IANS) Saudi Arabia has sentenced five people to death for their role in the killing of dissident

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Diplomacy Immigration/Law/Rights Israel Politics 

Israeli forces arrest 2 Palestinians in West Bank

December 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ramallah, Dec 22 (IANS) Israeli forces on Sunday arrested two Palestinians during their pre-dawn military raids in West Bank, Palestinian

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Daryaganj violence: 15 accused sent to 2 day judicial custody

December 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) A court here on Saturday sent all 15 accused in the Daryaganj violence case, during

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Andhra Pradesh Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Hyderabad encounter: HC orders second autopsy

December 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Dec 21 (IANS) The Telangana High Court on Saturday ordered second autopsy on the bodies of four accused of

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Immigration/Law/Rights Karnataka NATIONAL Politics 

Karnataka court pulls up Bengaluru police for ban order

December 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bengaluru, Dec 21 (IANS) Observing that there was no application of mind, the Karnataka High Court on Friday pulled up

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Business/Economy Immigration/Law/Rights Maharashtra 

Jet’s insolvency process extended by 90 days

December 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Dec 20 (IANS) The National Company Law Tribunal has approved the extension of the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP)

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Immigration/Law/Rights Politics Spain 

Julian Assange questioned over espionage at Ecuador embassy

December 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Madrid, Dec 20 (IANS) WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been questioned by a Spanish judge over espionage allegations at the

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Rajasthan Terrorism 

2008 Jaipur blasts: All four convicts sentenced to death

December 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Jaipur, Dec 20 (IANS) A special court here on Friday sentenced to death the four terrorists convicted of involvement in

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Rajasthan Terrorism 

2008 Jaipur blasts: All four convicts sentenced to death

December 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Jaipur, Dec 20 (IANS) A special court here on Friday sentenced to death the four terrorists convicted of involvement in

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Immigration/Law/Rights Maharashtra NATIONAL Politics 

Ajit Pawar again emerges shining clean in irrigation scam

December 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Nagpur, Dec 20 (IANS) The Maharashtra Anti-Corruption Bureau has filed a fresh affidavit in the Bombay High Court’s Nagpur Bench,

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights TECHNOLOGY 

Messaging apps that work even during Internet shutdown

December 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) With temporary Internet shutdowns becoming increasingly common across India due to efforts to curb protests

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Rein in digital miscreants, Delhi Police tells social media

December 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) With the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) dominating discussions on major social media platforms for the

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Shame chants at Delhi HC: Will go to panel

December 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Friday said “a committee will be formed” to look into

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Andhra Pradesh Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Hyderabad encounter: Kin move SC for case against police

December 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad/New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Families of the four accused of Hyderabad veterinarian’s rape and murder case who were gunned

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Hyderabad rape accused’s kin seek CBI probe, Rs 50 lakh each

December 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The families of the four men, who were accused of the Hyderabad veterinarian’s rape and

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Rajasthan 

Salman summoned to appear in Jodhpur court on March 7

December 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Jodhpur, Dec 19 (IANS) The Jodhpur district and session court on Thursday summoned Bollywood star Salman Khan to appear in

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Immigration/Law/Rights Japan Politics 

‘MeToo’ campaigner Japanese scribe seeks change in rape law

December 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Tokyo, Dec 19 (IANS) Japanese journalist Shiori Ito, the complainant in a sexual assault case that turned her into the

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Business/Economy Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights 

Rein in airlines ahead of New Year rush, passengers ask PMO

December 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Alleging that airlines jack up ticket prices by 3-5 times during weekends and festive season,

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Rajasthan Terrorism 

Jaipur blasts: Quantum of punishment on Friday

December 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Jaipur, Dec 19 (IANS) The special court here will pronounce on Friday at 4 p.m., the quantum of punishment for

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Delhi HC rejects Nirbhaya case convict’s juvenility plea

December 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed Nirbhaya case convict Pawan Gupta’s plea claiming to

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

HC rejects Nirbhaya convict’s plea

December 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed Nirbhaya convict Pawan Gupta’s plea claiming to be

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Nirbhaya convict gets breather till Jan 24

December 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Thursday adjourned till January 24, a petition filed by Pawan

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Immigration/Law/Rights Kerala NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Kerala court gives relief to dismissed nun

December 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Wayanad, Dec 19 (IANS) A Catholic nun who was dismissed from her congregation on Thursday got a relief from a

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Andhra Pradesh Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Citizenship Amendment Act divides Telangana lawyers

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Dec 18 (IANS) Lawyers of Telangana High Court stood divided over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) with one group

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Nirbhaya convicts get final notice to seek mercy from Prez

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The four convicts in the Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case were on Wednesday night issued

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Business/Economy Immigration/Law/Rights Maharashtra 

Tata Sons to take legal recourse, Mistry says stand vindicated (Roundup)

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) The battle for control of Bombay House, the Tata Group’s headquarters here, reignited after the National

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC asks Centre to publicise CAA to counter fake news

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to consider a plea seeking publicity of

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Nirbhaya convict moves HC claiming to be juvenile

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Pawan Kumar Gupta, one of the convicts on the murder row in the 2012 Nirbhaya

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC asks SBICAP to decide soon on financing Amrapali flats

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed SBICAP Ventures Ltd to decide, within 10 days, on

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Business/Economy Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights 

Mistry’s return as Tata Chairman may face tough SC test

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Although the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), in an unexpected turn of events, ordered

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

SC says no stay on CAA, next hearing on Jan 22 (2nd Lead)

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will examine the constitutional validity of the amended

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC seeks comprehensive report on status of rape cases

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Citing the Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case, the Supreme Court on Wednesday took suo moto

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Business/Economy Immigration/Law/Rights Maharashtra 

NCLAT judgment finds Tata Super Board indulged in brazen majoritarianism

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) Cyrus Mistry’s petition was dismissed by the NCLT on July 9 this year. Apart from ruling

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Nirbhaya case: SC rejects Akshay’s death penalty review (2nd Lead)

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder convict Akshay Kumar Singh’s

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

AG cites Pakistan SC system to maintain order during CAA hearing

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Attorney General K.K. Venugopal on Wednesday recommended the Supreme Court adopt a good practice from

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Business/Economy Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights 

Mistry back as Tata Sons chief, Ratan Tata asked to stay away (2nd Lead)

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) In a major turn of events, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Wednesday

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Business/Economy Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights 

Mistry restored as Tata Group Chairman, Chandrasekaran appointment quashed

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) In a major turn of events, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Wednesday

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Nirbhaya case: Delhi court adjourns hearing till Jan 7

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) A Delhi court while hearing the Nirbhaya gang rape case on Wednesday told the victim’s

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Immigration/Law/Rights Meghalaya NATIONAL Politics 

Curfew relaxed for 14 hours in Shillong, situation normal

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Shillong, Dec 18 (IANS) Curfew was relaxed for 14 hours in two police station areas in Meghalaya’s capital Shillong on

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Uttar Pradesh 

Allahabad HC takes cognizance of court murder, seeks reply

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Dec 18 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court Wednesday has taken suo moto cognizance of the murder inside a courtroom

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC rejects Akshay’s death penalty review in Nirbhaya case

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the petition of Akshay Kumar Singh, one of the

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics West Bengal 

Unity & diversity our strength: Mamata on minority rights day

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kolkata, Dec 18 (IANS) West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday highlighted unity and diversity as the strength of

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Traffic jams in Delhi due to Shaheen Bagh protest

December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Traffic in many areas of south east Delhi on Wednesday was either came to a

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Rajasthan Terrorism 

Jaipur serial blasts: Court convicts 4 terrorists

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Jaipur, Dec 18 (IANS) A Special Court on Wednesday convicted four, out of five accused in the 2008 Jaipur bomb

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Nirbhaya case: Delhi court may pass strong order

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) As the Supreme Court is set to pronounce the verdict on Wednesday over the review

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC says no stay on CAA, next hearing on Jan 22

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday said there would be no stay on the Citizenship Amendment

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Delhi HC to hear plea seeking release of Jamia students

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The Delhi High Court will hear a plea on Thursday by three Jamia Millia Islamia

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Delhi HC to hear plea on probe into Jamia violence

December 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The Delhi High Court will hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on Thursday seeking constitution

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics TECHNOLOGY 

Withdrawn tender for social media monitoring agency: UIDAI

December 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) told the Supreme Court on Tuesday it has

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Court can’t rely on newspapers for decision-making: SC

December 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would not rely on either news reports or

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL Politics 

MHA plans citizenship to ‘eligible Muslim migrants’ too

December 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) In wake of ongoing protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act in various states, the Union

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Delhi ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC stays Bombay HC order stopping coastal road project

December 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the Bombay High Court judgement disallowing the coastal ring

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

SC orders status quo on Bhullar’s release on Guru Parab

December 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court has ordered status quo on Centre’s decision to grant special remission, on

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

CJ recuses from review plea of convict in Nirbhaya case

December 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Chief Justice S.A. Bobde has recused himself from the hearing on the review petition filed

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

CAA good for Christians, says Minorities Commission

December 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Welcoming the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), National Minorities Commission has said that the new law

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Jamia, AMU protests: SC asks petitioners to move HC

December 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed all the petitioners raising allegations of police excesses in

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC junks plea seeking minority status for Hindus

December 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) “Who does not know who is a Hindu or not,” said the Supreme Court on

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

India slips in Gender Gap Index, ranked 112th

December 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) India has been ranked 112th in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index 2020,

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC to hear Nirbhaya case convict’s death penalty review plea

December 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court will on Tuesday hear the plea of a convict on the death

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Delhi ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC extends interim stay on tree felling in Aarey Colony

December 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday extended its interim stay on the felling of trees in

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Delhi ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Set up ‘smog tower’ to fight pollution in 3 months: SC

December 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday gave three months to the Centre and the Delhi government

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC: Vested interests behind RTI leading to blackmail (2nd Lead)

December 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday said “fear” and “abuse of RTI Act” by vested interests

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL SPORTS 

SC to hear home buyers’ plea on Dhoni fees from Amrapali

December 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a plea by home buyers seeking it

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics Rajasthan 

Payal Rohatgi sent to jail till Dec 24

December 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Jaipur, Dec 16 (IANS) TV and realty star Payal Rohatgi on Monday was sent to judicial custody till December 24

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Unnao rape: Ex-MLA Sengar convicted, sentencing Tuesday (2nd Lead)

December 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi/Lucknow, Dec 16 (IANS) On a day when a most brutal rape happened on the streets of the national

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Unnao rape: Sengar convicted, Shashi acquitted

December 16, 2019December 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Expelled BJP MLA from Uttar Pradesh, Kuldeep Singh Sengar, was on Monday convicted by a

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC: Vested interest behind RTI leads to blackmail, extortion

December 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court Monday flagged “fear” and “abuse of RTI Act” by vested interests and

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics Uttar Pradesh 

Allahabad HC sets aside Azam Khan’s son’s election

December 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Prayagraj, Dec 16 (IANS) In a major jolt to Samajwadi Party MP Mohd Azam Khan, the Allahabad High Court has

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC will not be bullied: CJI to students (2nd Ld)

December 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday gave a stern message to the rioting students across the

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Hyderabad encounter case: SC to hear petition on Dec 18

December 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on December 18 (Wednesday) a petition on

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC to hear Jamia-Aligarh protests matter on Dec 17

December 16, 2019December 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday said it will hold a hearing on the protests against

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Arms (Amendment) Bill turns law, gets President’s nod

December 15, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) New Arms (Amendment) Act has come into force with President Ram Nath Kovind giving his

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics Uttar Pradesh 

Muslim litigants may file curative petition on Ayodhya judgement

December 15, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Dec 15 (IANS) The Muslim litigants in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title case are now mulling a proposal to

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Owaisi urges SC to lift veil of unholy nexus between CAA, NRC

December 14, 2019December 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) appeared to have an unholy nexus with the National Register

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

‘Can’t judge witness credibility on statement outside court’

December 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) A Delhi Court while hearing an application in connection with the Nirbhaya gang rape and

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Immigration/Law/Rights Kerala NATIONAL Politics 

Miffed by judiciary, Kerala Minister hits back

December 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 14 (IANS) Kerala Minister G. Sudhakaran has said it not fair to blame the state government solely on

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Immigration/Law/Rights Kerala NATIONAL Politics 

Kerala to look into AP Disha Act for safety of women

December 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 14 (IANS) A Kerala Minister on Saturday made it clear that they have no issues in looking into

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC notice to Centre on plea for special force for courts

December 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre and state governments to furnish their responses

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Delhi Education Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC awards 30 grace marks in Haryana judicial exam

December 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday awarded 30 grace marks in two papers to candidates who

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

HC reserves order on Ratul Puri’s bail cancellation

December 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Friday reserved its order on the petition filed by the

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Over a dozen pleas filed in SC against new citizenship Act

December 13, 2019December 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) More than a dozen petitions were moved in the Supreme Court on Friday challenging the

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

AASU: New law fails to protect rights of indigenous people

December 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) The All Assam Students Union (AASU) on Friday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Citizenship

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Immigration/Law/Rights Kerala NATIONAL 

Kerala HC apologises to family of road accident victim

December 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kochi, Dec 13 (IANS) In a show of empathy, the Kerala High Court on Friday apologised to the family members

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

SC stays coercive action against Khurshid in trespass case

December 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday granted protection from any coercive action to senior Congress leader

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Tehelka case: HC cautions court on victim’s questioning

December 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Panaji, Dec 13 (IANS) The Bombay High Court in Goa has directed a trial court hearing the rape case against

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Jairam Ramesh moves SC against Citizenship Amendment Act

December 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday moved the Supreme Court challenging validity of the Citizenship

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Tamil Nadu 

Madras HC turns down CBI probe into IITM student’s death

December 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chennai, Dec 13 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Friday turned down a plea seeking CBI probe into the suicide

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights Maharashtra NATIONAL 

Andhra Assembly passes Bill for death to rapists

December 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Amaravati, Dec 13 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Friday unanimously passed two Bills, providing death penalty for rapists in

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Andhra Pradesh Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Rohingya refugees in Hyderabad stare at uncertain future

December 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Dec 13 (IANS) Rohingya refugees living in Hyderabad are a worried lot amid growing threat of deportation in the

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

No minor illegally detained in Kashmir: SC quotes HC report

December 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday said the Juvenile Justice Committee of the Jammu and Kashmir High

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC says Sabarimala tradition age-old, declines women’s plea

December 13, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court Friday declined to pass an order on a plea by two women

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights Kashmir NATIONAL 

Article 370 case may be referred to 7-judge Bench

December 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday said it might examine referring the challenges to the revocation

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

IUML moves SC against CAB, says amendment is communal (2nd Lead)

December 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) A writ petition was filed in the Supreme Court on Thursday by the Indian Union

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Business/Economy Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

NCLT to hear Omaxe Hyderabad property case on Jan 9

December 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Jaipur Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) that ordered status quo on

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Nirbhaya convicts still have legal remedies: Counsel

December 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) One of the Nirbhaya’s convicts, Pawan Kumar Gupta, lodged in Mandoli jail here, was shifted

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Immigration/Law/Rights TECHNOLOGY United States 

Information technology can save cops from dying in line of duty

December 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New York, Dec 12 (IANS) The use of information technology by law enforcement agencies can significantly cut the number of

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion 

SC dismisses review petitions challenging Ayodhya verdict

December 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed review petitions challenging the November 9 verdict in the

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Delhi Fire: HC Notice on plea seeking children’s protection

December 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought response from the Centre, Delhi government and police

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Rajasthan 

Raj teacher sent to judicial custody for molesting students

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Jaipur, Dec 12 (IANS) The school teacher of an eminent Sainik School in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district, who was arrested for

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

AgustaWestland case: ED seeks cancellation of Puri’s bail

December 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday approached the Delhi High Court seeking cancellation of bail granted

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Muzaffarpur Shelter Home: Judgment deferred till Jan 14

December 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) A Delhi Court on Thursday deferred judgment in the Muzaffarpur Shelter Home rape case till

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Hyderabad Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Telangana 

Hyd’bad encounter: SC forms probe panel headed by ex-judge

December 12, 2019December 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

“Why would they use stones, if they have pistols? Where is the cartridge? Who recovered it? Where are all those

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

IUML files writ petition in SC against CAB

December 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court on Thursday by Indian Union

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Immigration/Law/Rights United States 

UN tribunal heads blast SA for inaction over genocide fugitive

December 12, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

United Nations, Dec 12 (IANS) Both the president and the prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals blasted

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Muzaffarpur shelter home case: Court likely to pronounce judgment on Thursday

December 11, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) A POCSO court is likely to pronounce its verdict in the Muzaffarpur shelter home rape

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights Kashmir NATIONAL 

Kashmir case: ‘Governor not competent to concur edict’

December 11, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The petitioners challenging the Centre’s decision to withdraw special status of the erstwhile state of

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

SC asks TN to use 2011 census data for local polls

December 11, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Tamil Nadu government and the state poll panel

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion 

SC to begin in-chamber review of Ayodhya verdict on Thursday (2nd Lead)

December 11, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court will consider in-chamber review petitions challenging the November 9 verdict in the

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SC to begin in-chamber review on Ayodhya

December 11, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court will begin in-chamber review on petitions challenging the November 9 verdict in

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion 

Missing sisters from Nithyananda ashram say they will depose from US

December 11, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The two sisters who have gone missing from the ashram of absconding godman Nithyananda in

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

SC to begin in-chamber review hearing on Ayodhya

December 11, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court will begin in-chamber hearing on review petitions challenging the November 9 verdict

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Business/Economy Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights 

What India’s Privacy Bill requires from social media firms

December 11, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) While the Personal Data Protection (PDP) Bill, 2019, introduced in Parliament on Wednesday has toned

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights Kerala NATIONAL 

Kerala court rejects Dileeps’s plea for copy of case records

December 11, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kochi, Dec 11 (IANS) After the Supreme Court last month ruled that Malayalam actor Dileep would not get a copy

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Delhi Education Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

HC asks police to provide security to JNU VC, Registrar

December 11, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed Delhi Police to provide enough security to JNU

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC proposes retired judge to probe Hyderabad encounter

December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it proposes to appoint a retired Supreme Court judge

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Delhi ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC allows felling of 452 trees for Delhi-Agra rail line

December 11, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the felling of 452 trees for the construction of

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Hollywood Immigration/Law/Rights United States 

Harvey Weinstein to undergo back surgery

December 11, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Los Angeles, Dec 11 (IANS) Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein will have back surgery this week, after he was injured

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Diplomacy Immigration/Law/Rights Politics United States 

CAB: UN chief wants laws to be non-discriminatory

December 11, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

United Nations, Dec 11 (IANS) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres wants laws to be non-discriminatory, but will not comment on India’s Citizenship

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Ex-CJI on Hyd encounter: Has rule of law run its course?

December 11, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Citing the gang-rape and murder of a 27-year-old veterinarian in Hyderabad and the subsequent killing

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Ex-CJI on Hyd encounter: Has rule of law run its course?

December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 11 (IANS) Citing the gang-rape and murder of a 27-year-old veterinarian in Hyderabad and the subsequent killing

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Delhi ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC stops Maharashtra from cutting trees for Metro project

December 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Maharashtra government and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

‘Changes in Article 370 only possible at J&K people’s instance’

December 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) The alteration of Article 370 could only be at the instance of people of the

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Of 18.7L complaints with NHRC only 22K pending: Transparency

December 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) received over 18.31 lakh complaints since 1993 and of

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC: Intermediaries like Google can’t claim protection from defamation

December 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that intermediaries like Google cannot claim any protection for

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CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

‘GoT’ finds mention in SC during Art. 370 hearing

December 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday spent the initial half-an-hour of its hearing on petitions challenging

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Delhi HC stays summons against Kejriwal in defamation case

December 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) Delhi High Court has ordered a stay on the summons issued against Delhi Chief Minister

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Diplomacy Immigration/Law/Rights India 

US House panel tweets against India’s Citizenship Bill

December 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi/Washington, Dec 10 (IANS) The House Foreign Affairs Committee of the US House of Representatives has voiced its apparent

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Immigration/Law/Rights TECHNOLOGY United States 

US govt begins probe into Google’s labour practices

December 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Washington, Dec 10 (IANS) The US government has launched a probe into Google over its labour practices following a complaint

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC refuses to stay election case against DMK’s Kanimozhi

December 10, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 10 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the election proceedings, allegedly for failing to

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC judge recuses from St Stephen College case

December 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) In a matter connected with St Stephen’s College, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud of the Supreme Court

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC bench to hear petitions against revocation of Art 370

December 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court is slated to begin hearing on Tuesday on a clutch of petitions

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC notices to states on Food Act implementation

December 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) “Nobody wants to keep anybody hungry,” said the Supreme Court on Monday issuing notices to

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion 

Form full-bench to review Ayodhya verdict: 40 petitioners

December 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) A group of 40 historians, academics and activists, including Irfan Habib, Harsh Mander, Nandini Sundar,

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Probe involving ex-CBI boss is almost complete: Centre

December 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) The CBI on Monday informed the Supreme Court the investigation involving its former director Ranjit

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Mubeen Shah detention revoked permanently: J&K govt to SC

December 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday informed the Supreme Court that it has permanently

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

BJP MP leads tribals’ protest, to meet PM on Tuesday

December 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Thousands of tribals, who reached the national capital in four fully-packed trains from Telangana, showed

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Immigration/Law/Rights Maharashtra NATIONAL Politics 

No rapist hanged after 2005, says Anna Hazare

December 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ahmednagar (Maharashtra), Dec 9 (IANS) Expressing concerns over delays in meting out punishment in rape cases, veteran social crusader Kisan

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC seeks all Delhi HC orders on lawyer-cop clashes

December 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday sought all orders passed by the Delhi High Court on

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Riyadh ends rule on separate entrances for men, women

December 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Riyadh, Dec 9 (IANS) Saudi Arabia has done away with its rule that entailed separate entrances for single men as

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Delhi ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC allows construction in Delhi-NCR during day

December 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday partially lifted the ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR. The

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Defence/Security Immigration/Law/Rights Kerala NATIONAL 

Kerala Oppn demands ex-judge’s security cover restoration

December 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 9 (IANS) The Congress-led Opposition in Kerala on Monday demanded immediate restoration of armed security cover of former

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Andhra Pradesh Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Court orders to preserve rape accused’s bodies till Dec 13

December 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Dec 9 (IANS) Telangana High Court on Monday directed authorities to preserve till Friday the bodies of all four

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Delhi Court allows Robert Vadra to travel abroad

December 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) A Delhi Court on Monday allowed Robert Vadra, businessman and Congress interim Chief Sonia Gandhi’s

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC to hear plea in Telangana Encounter on Wednesday

December 9, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a petition against Telangana Encounter on Wednesday.

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Business/Economy Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights 

NBCC, Suraksha’s JIL bids to be put to vote

December 7, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) The committee of creditors (CoC) of the bankrupt Jaypee Infratech (JIL) has decided to conduct

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Rajasthan 

Judicial process has become very expensive: President

December 7, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Jodhpur, Dec 7 (IANS) President Ram Nath Kovind said on Saturday that judicial process has become very expensive. “It has

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Petitions against Hyderabad encounter filed in SC

December 7, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Two petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court seeking registration of an FIR and

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Rajasthan 

Justice loses its character if it becomes revenge: CJI Bobde

December 7, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Jodhpur, Dec 7 (IANS) Chief Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde said on Saturday that justice can never become instant, and it

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Andhra Pradesh Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Families of slain Hyd accused to wait longer for last rites

December 7, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Dec 7 (IANS) The families of the slain accused in the 25-year-old woman veterinarian’s gang-rape and murder case will

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Immigration/Law/Rights Indo-Pak/Pakistan Meghalaya NATIONAL Politics 

Is Modi govt for own citizens or illegal migrants: NESO

December 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Shillong, Dec 6 (IANS) Expressing its strong resentment at the Union Cabinet’s approval to the contentious Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019,

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Andhra Pradesh Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Preserve bodies of accused till Dec 9, orders Telangana HC

December 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Dec 6 (IANS) The Telangana High Court on Friday directed authorities to preserve, till December 9, the bodies of

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Business/Economy Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights 

RP must ensure JIL voting proces as per IBC, SC order: IBBI

December 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Amid concerns raised by several home buyers regarding the voting process for the acquisition of

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Lawyers bodies at loggerheads on issue of SC judge’s apology

December 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Two top lawyers bodies — the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Bar Council

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Business/Economy Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights 

File affidavit on attachment of BPSL assets, NCLAT asks ED

December 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Friday directed the Enforcement Directorate to file

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Delhi ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC nod to clearance for basic amenity projects in Taj zone

December 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Uttar Pradesh government and authorities concerned to grant

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

SC orders hold on local polls in 9 new TN districts

December 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday ordered a hold on elections for local bodies in Tamil

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics Uttar Pradesh 

Sacked BSF jawan’s election petition against Modi dismissed

December 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Prayagraj, Dec 6 (IANS) The Allahabad High Court, on Friday, dismissed an election petition challenging the election of Prime Minister

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Five more Ayodhya case verdict review petitions filed in SC

December 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Five petitions, supported by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), were filed in

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Rape cases where SC moved the wheels of justice

December 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) A raging debate has engaged people from all walks of life after news broke of

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Bihar Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Jharkhand HC rejects Lalu Prasad’s bail plea

December 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ranchi, Dec 6 (IANS) In a setback to RJD supremo, the Jharkhand High Court on Friday rejected bail application of

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Andhra Pradesh Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Rights groups slam ‘extra-judicial killing’ of rape accused

December 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Dec 6 (IANS) Slamming Telangana Police for the “extra-judicial killings” of four accused in gang-rape and murder of a

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Costa Rica Immigration/Law/Rights TECHNOLOGY 

Facebook sues Chinese company over alleged ad fraud

December 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

San Francisco, Dec 6 (IANS) Facebook has sued a Chinese company for allegedly tricking people into installing a malware, compromising

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Immediately probe the encounter: Legal experts

December 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Legal experts say as per the law a probe should be immediately set up into

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Immigration/Law/Rights Poland 

Govt created judicial body not independent: Poland’s SC

December 6, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Warsaw, Dec 6 (IANS) Poland’s Supreme Court ruled that a new disciplinary body for judges created by the governing Law

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Andhra Pradesh CINEMA/SHOWBIZ Immigration/Law/Rights Southern Cinema 

Hyderabad court bars digital release of ‘Bigil’

December 5, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Dec 5 (IANS) A court here has issued an interim injunction order barring the digital release of Tamil movie

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Business/Economy Immigration/Law/Rights Maharashtra 

DHFL insolvency process starts, investors’ claims sought

December 5, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) In a major development, the RBI-appointed Administrator for the beleaguered Dewan Housing Finance Ltd (DFHL) on

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC to hear Govindacharya’s plea on live streaming hearings

December 5, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a plea by former RSS ideologue K.N.

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion 

2018 order on Sabarimala temple not final word: SC

December 5, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday said its 2018 verdict allowing women of all ages into

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Ex-BPSL CMD Singal denied bail, remanded to 14-day custody

December 5, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) A Delhi court on Thursday dismissed former Bhushan Power and Steel (BPSL) CMD Sanjay Singal’s

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

SC reserves order on TN local body polls

December 5, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu State Election Commission told the Supreme Court on Thursday that elections will

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights Maharashtra NATIONAL 

Nirav Modi proclaimed ‘fugitive economic offender’

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Dec 5 (IANS) In a big boost for Indian investigating agencies, a special PMLA court has proclaimed absconding diamantaire

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics Tripura 

‘Amended CAB will disenfranchise millions of Indians’

December 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Agartala, Dec 4 (IANS) The Rights and Risks Analysis Group (RRAG) on Wednesday said the re-drafted Citizenship Amendment Bill, which

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Immigration/Law/Rights Kerala NATIONAL Politics Religion 

Kerala HC declines to ban dismissed nun’s autobiography

December 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kochi, Dec 4 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Wednesday declined to ban the dismissed nun, Sister Lucy Kalapurakkal’s autobiography

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

DCW chief seeks women MPs’ support for changes to rape laws

December 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Delhi Commission for Women Chairperson Swati Maliwal on Wednesday penned a letter to all women

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Andhra Pradesh Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Telangana sets up special court for Hyderabad rape case

December 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Dec 4 (IANS) The Telangana government on Wednesday set up a special court for the trial in the case

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

SC to hear plea challenging Electoral Bond scheme in Jan

December 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court Wednesday agreed to hear in January a plea by an NGO seeking

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC advocates group urges judge to be patient with lawyers

December 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) Wednesday expressed deep concern over the alleged threat of

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Business/Economy Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights Maharashtra 

Bombay HC rejects Mehul Choksi’s plea challenging ED case

December 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS) In a setback to absconding diamantaire Mehul Choksi, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday rejected his

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC to set up Bench to hear 2G spectrum case pleas

December 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court will set up a Bench in January to deal with the pleas

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Human Interest/Society Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Rajasthan 

Gehlot calls for campaign against women’s ‘parda’ custom

December 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Jaipur, Dec 4 (IANS) There is no need for women to wear the ‘parda’ (veil) or burqa in a modern

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics Uttar Pradesh 

Law student who accused Chinmayanand of rape gets bail

December 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Dec 4 (IANS) The 23-year-old law student, who accused former Union Minister Chinmayanand of rape, has been granted bail

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

PC gets bail, SC says sealed cover prejudices accused (2nd Lead)

December 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court said the submission of material in a sealed cover by investigating agency

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Andhra Pradesh Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Decks cleared for fast-track court in Hyderabad rape case

December 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Dec 4 (IANS) Telangana High Court on Wednesday gave its approval to a proposal by the state government to

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Differently-abled in Meghalaya want job reservation implemented

December 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Shillong, Dec 4 (IANS) While the world on Tuesday celebrates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, persons with disabilities

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HC disposes plea on delay in sanction in JNU sedition case

December 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday disposed off a plea regarding delay in sanction in

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SC grants bail to Chidambaram in INX Media case

December 4, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted bail to senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram in a

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Delhi HC to hear plea against revealing rape victims’ info

December 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The Delhi High Court is expected to hear on Wednesday a petition, seeking the court

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NBCC, Suraksha submit sweetened final bids for Jaypee Infra

December 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) State-run NBCC and Mumbai-based Suraksha Realty on Tuesday submitted their final resolution plans for acquisition

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Techies in Hyderabad seek death for vet’s rapist-murderers

December 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Dec 3 (IANS) Techies working for various companies here staged a protest on Tuesday, demanding death for the four

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Putin signs law requiring smartphones to have Russian apps

December 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Moscow, Dec 3 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin has given his approval for a legislation banning the sale of smartphones,

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

SC decision on Chidambaram’s bail plea in ED case on Wed

December 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce on Wednesday its judgement on senior Congress leader

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SC stays bail of suspected LeT member

December 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the bail of an alleged member of the Lashkar-e-Taiba

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Telangana’s Peddapalli to train girls in self-defence

December 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Peddapalli, Dec 3 (IANS) At a time when the gruesome gang-rape and murder of woman veterinarian in Hyderabad has shocked

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Ex-BPSL chief seeks interim bail on medical ground

December 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Former Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd chief Sanjay Singhal on Tuesday moved a Delhi court

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC reserves order in Haryana judicial services exam case

December 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The Supreme Court Tuesday reserved the order on the evaluation methodology adopted in the main

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Rajeev Dhavan sacked from Babri case

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan, after being sacked by the Muslim parties on Tuesday, wrote to

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Delhi HEALTH/MEDICINE Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC notice to Centre, IMA on plea against doctors’ strike

December 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Why should emergency services be affected during doctors’ strike, asked the Supreme Court on Monday

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

ED finds prima facie case against JPMorgan in Amrapali scam

December 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate on Monday told the Supreme Court it has found prima facie evidence

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17 villagers killed in ‘cooked-up encounter’: Judicial probe

December 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh), Dec 2 (IANS) The Chhattisgarh Police killed 17 persons in cold blood in a staged gunfight at Sarkeguda

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion 

Temple tangle: Muslim body contests SC order

December 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) A Muslim party to the Ayodhya dispute in its verdict review petition on Monday claimed

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SC to hear plea against polygamy, nikah halala in Jan 2020

December 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a plea challenging practices of polygamy and

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SC stays felling of trees on Mumbai’s Metro Line 4 project

December 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) For the second time within two months, the Supreme Court has intervened to stop felling

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SC moved for safe passage to all women at Sabarimala Temple

December 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) A woman, who was allegedly attacked while she attempted to visit the Sabarimala temple, moved

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Ratul Puri gets bail in AgustaWestland deal case

December 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) A court here on Monday granted bail to businessman Ratul Puri in a money laundering

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Delhi ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Fire darts from helicopters to plant trees: HC

December 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday while dealing with a matter relating to air pollution

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Immigration/Law/Rights Kerala NATIONAL Politics 

Kerala HC slams state government’s ‘inefficiency’

December 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kochi, Dec 2 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Monday slammed the Pinarayi Vijayan-led state’s government way of functioning. Justice

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Bihar Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Infiltrators will be extradited by 2024 using NRC: Amit Shah

December 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ranchi, Dec 2 (IANS) Union Home Minister and BJP President Amit Shah on Monday said that all “ghuspetia” (infiltrators) in

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC condoned illegal acts: Muslim parties plea on Ayodhya

December 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The legal heir of original litigant M. Siddiq on Monday filed a review petition challenging

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‘Creamy layer’ concept not applicable to SC/ST: Govt to SC

December 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The Centre on Monday sought a review of the Supreme Court verdict in 2018 on

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Immigration/Law/Rights Kerala NATIONAL 

Kerala HC meets with lawyers on magistrate’s humiliation issue

December 2, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kochi, Dec 2 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Monday held discussions with the Bar Council members to resolve the

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Madras HC directs AV recording of criminal cases’ witnesses

December 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IANS) The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to move towards implementing audio-visual

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Court orders FIR against 7 Gurugram cops

December 1, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Gurugram, Dec 1 (IANS) On the direction of the Gurugram district court, the police on Saturday registered an FIR against

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

CBI to quiz Christian Michel as witness in another defence deal

November 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) A Delhi Court on Saturday permitted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to question the

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

CBI to quiz Christian Michel in another defence deal

November 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) A Delhi Court on Saturday permitted the Central Bureau of Investigation to quiz AgustaWestland deal

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Navy couple’s struggle for justice for their child

November 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) In a relief to a defence officer couple who have been seeking justice for their

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Remove fear of Collegium among judges: Ex-SC judge

November 30, 2019November 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) Former Supreme Court Justice Madan B. Lokur says key challenges before the newly appointed Chief

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Immigration/Law/Rights Kerala NATIONAL 

Kerala nun rape case: Bishop Franco Mulakkal’s bail extended

November 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Kottayam (Kerala) Nov 30 (IANS) A court near here on Saturday extended the bail of former Jalandhar bishop Franco Mulakkal,

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Delhi ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC defers lifting construction ban in capital, except for Pragati Maidan

November 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) The Supreme Court has slammed the authorities for failing to curb air pollution, especially in

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Kejriwal asked to appear in person before court on Dec 13

November 30, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 30 (IANS) A Delhi Court has directed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to personally appear before the

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Rights of victim equally important: Court in Nirbhaya case

November 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) A court here, while hearing the December 2012 Nirbhaya gang rape and murder case, observed

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NCW member in Hyderabad to help victim’s family

November 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Nov 29 (IANS) National Commission for Women (NCW) on Friday took suo moto note of the horrific gang rape

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Sexual assault case: Actor may access data of memory card

November 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Malyalam actor Dileep will not get a copy

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC defers hearing on plea against bail given to Pragya Thakur

November 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday deferred hearing for two weeks on a plea challenging the

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Application in SC seeks stay on electoral bonds

November 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Amid a raging political debate on electoral bonds, an intervention application was filed on Friday

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Delhi govt forms panel for lawyers welfare recommendations

November 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) The Delhi government on Friday announced that it has formed a 13-member committee of lawyers

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC issues notice to ex-Kolkata top cop in Saradha scam

November 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to ex-Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar on

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Delhi forms committee for lawyers welfare recommendations

November 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) The Delhi government on Friday announced that it has formed a 13-lawyer committee to give

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

INX Media case: Court grants bail to FIPB bureaucrats (2nd Lead)

November 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) A CBI court here on Friday granted interim bail to six bureaucrats who were part

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

INX Media case: Court grants bail to FIPB bureaucrats

November 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) A court here on Friday granted interim bail to six bureaucrats who were part of

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

MoserBaer case: Ratul Puri files for bail

November 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Businessman Ratul Puri on Friday filed a regular bail plea in the MoserBaer bank fraud

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC bars handing over video of Kerala actress assault

November 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Leading Malayalam actor Dileep on Friday suffered a jolt when the Supreme Court ruled against

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

INX Media: FIPB bureaucrats appear in court, file bail plea

November 29, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) Four of the six bureaucrats who were part of the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB)

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SC reserves verdict on Chidambaram’s bail plea in INX case

November 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its judgement on the plea filed by senior Congress

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Immigration/Law/Rights Kerala NATIONAL 

Lawyers in Kerala charged for humiliating lady magistrate

November 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 28 (IANS) The Kerala High Court and the police on Thursday registered a case against 12 lawyers in

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY 

Experts seek clarity on data protection bill amid WhatsApp spyware row

November 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) As the Opposition took on the government in Rajya Sabha regarding WhatsApp snooping via third-party

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Delhi Education Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Minor expelled from school for smoking hookah moves HC

November 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) A minor boy who was disallowed to attend classes after he was allegedly caught smoking

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Delhi court summons Manoj Tiwari, others in defamation case

November 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) A Delhi Court on Thursday summoned Delhi BJP Chief Manoj Tiwari and other BJP leaders

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Proposed anti-conversion law triggers panic in UP

November 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Nov 28 (IANS) Reports over the proposed anti-conversion law, as suggested by the State Law Commission in Uttar Pradesh,

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

ED probe extends to PC’s will for his granddaughter

November 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate told the Supreme Court on Thursday that it has begun a probe

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Orissa Politics 

Odisha to extend deadline for enforcing new traffic norms

November 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Nov 28 (IANS) In view of heavy rush at the Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) across the state, the Odisha

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Man gets divorce after wife fails to give reasons for desertion

November 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) A man who was “wilfully deserted” by his estranged wife has been granted divorce by

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Punjab 

Punjab and Haryana High Court gets six judges

November 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chandigarh, Nov 28 (IANS) Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice Ravi Shanker Jha on Thursday administered the oath of

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Nirbhaya: Court seeks report on convicts’ legal remedies

November 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) A Delhi court on Thursday sought a report from the Tihar jail authorities on the

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Immigration/Law/Rights South Korea 

South Korea’s top court orders retrial for ex-president Park

November 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Seoul, Nov 28 (IANS) South Korea’s top court on Thursday ordered a retrial for former president Park Geun-hye for illegally

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

‘Chidambaram evokes fear in witnesses even in custody’

November 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday told the Supreme

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Brazil Immigration/Law/Rights 

Brazil’s ex-prez found guilty in second corruption case

November 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rio de Janeiro, Nov 28 (IANS) A Brazilian court of appeals has affirmed a guilty sentence for ex-president Luiz Inacio

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

CBI vs CBI: ED files reply on Satish Sana’s plea

November 28, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed its reply before the Delhi High Court over a

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SC declines urgent hearing plea against Sena post-poll pact

November 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined urgent hearing on a plea, which accused the Shiv

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SC reserves order on plea challenging J&K curbs

November 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved judgement on a clutch of pleas, including the one

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28 deaths in Assam detention centres since 2016: Centre

November 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) As many as 28 persons have died in detention centres set up in Assam or

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC junks plea of student outfit linked to PFI on Kashmir

November 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the plea of a student organization linked to Popular

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Punjab 

Amarinder discharged in 13-year-old Ludhiana City Centre scam

November 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ludhiana, Nov 27 (IANS) A local trial court on Wednesday discharged Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, his son Raninder Singh,

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Chidambaram challenges Delhi HC ruling rejecting his bail

November 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram, who has been in jail for 98 days following his

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Chidambaram’s judicial remand extended till Dec 11

November 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) A court here on Wednesday extended, till December 11, the judicial custody of former Finance

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

HC sends Malvinder, Sunil Godhwani to one-day ED custody

November 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sent former Ranbaxy promoter Malvinder Singh and former CMD

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Internet privacy issues echo in Kashmir hearing

November 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The issue connected with Internet privacy echoed in the Supreme Court on Wednesday, as it

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Immigration/Law/Rights Kerala NATIONAL Terrorism 

6 convicted in ISIS Omar al-Hindi case

November 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ernakulam, Nov 27 (IANS) A special NIA court in Kerala’s Ernakulam has convicted six accused in the ISIS Omar al-Hindi

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Bangladesh Immigration/Law/Rights Terrorism 

Tarishi Jain’s killers, 2016 Dhaka cafe attackers get death penalty

November 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Dhaka, Nov 27 (IANS) A Bangladeshi court on Wednesday sentenced seven Islamic militants to death in the Holey Artisan Bakery

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Bangladesh Immigration/Law/Rights Indo-Pak/Pakistan Terrorism 

2016 Dhaka cafe attack: 7 Islamists get death penalty

November 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Dhaka, Nov 27 (IANS) A Bangladeshi court on Wednesday sentenced seven Islamic militants to death in the Holey Artisan Bakery

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC refuses hearing on Maha Vikas Aghadi

November 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused an urgent hearing on a plea of a BJP

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

CBI court takes cognisance of chargesheet against former judge

November 27, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) A special CBI court on Tuesday issued summons against all accused including retired Odisha High

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY 

Chief Justice Bobde bats for AI in justice delivery system

November 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) Chief Justice of India S.A. Bobde on Tuesday said the Supreme Court is considering a

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics Terrorism 

J&K terrorists use social media as weapon, Centre tells SC

November 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) The Centre on Tuesday sought to justify restrictions on internet in Kashmir, telling the Supreme

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Defence/Security Immigration/Law/Rights Indo-Pak/Pakistan Pakistan Politics 

Bajwa’s extension stayed, Imran bursts out at Law Minister (2nd Lead)

November 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Islamabad, Nov 26 (IANS) Soon after the Pakistan Supreme Court On Tuesday suspended the notification extending the term of Army

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Orissa 

Ex-OCA secy Ashirbad Behera gets bail in chit fund scam

November 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Nov 26 (IANS) Former secretary of Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) Ashirbad Behera on Tuesday got conditional bail from Orissa

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Centre cites Mehooba’s inflammatory speech in SC

November 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 26 (IANS) “India will become an occupational force like Israel in the case of Palestine”, Solicitor General

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Immigration/Law/Rights Turkey 

Thousands of women rally in Istanbul against male violence

November 26, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Istanbul, Nov 26 (IANS) Thousands of Turkish women on Monday flocked to the streets of Istanbul to mark the International

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights Indo-Pak/Pakistan NATIONAL 

NIA court convicts 8 in Malda fake currency racket

November 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi/Kolkata, Nov 25 (IANS) A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Kolkata on Monday convicted and sentenced eight

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Business/Economy Immigration/Law/Rights Maharashtra 

IL&FS case: NCLT seeks presence of Axis Bank, StanChart CEOs

November 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Mumbai, Nov 25 (IANS) The National Company Law Tribunal’s (NCLT) Mumbai bench has directed the CEOs of Axis Bank and

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Annual report on judiciary, SC app to be launched on Tuesday

November 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) The ‘Indian Judiciary: Annual Report 2018-2019’ that showcases the initiatives and achievements of the Indian

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Delhi ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC for smog towers, anti-smog gun to fight air pollution

November 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) Smog towers and anti-smog gun might soon be installed in Delhi with the Supreme Court

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC approves permanent structure for Ravidas temple

November 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday approved construction of a permanent Guru Ravidas temple in the

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Delhi ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC raps states on air, water pollution

November 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) In an unprecedented step, the Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to states and Union

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Himachal Pradesh Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Notice to Himachal staff selection commission Secretary

November 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Shimla, Nov 25 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued a show-cause notice to state Staff Selection Commission Secretary

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Delhi ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE HEALTH/MEDICINE Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Polluted Delhi even worse than Hell, says angry SC

November 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday said that Delhi has become worse than “Narak” (hell) in

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Delhi ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC poser to states, UTs: Why are you not liable to pay relief?

November 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) In an unprecedented step to check air pollution in the country, the Supreme Court on

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights Madhya Pradesh NATIONAL 

Key conspirator in Vyapam case gets 10 years in jail

November 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bhopal, Nov 25 (IANS) A special court here on Monday handed jail terms ranging from two to ten years to

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

1984 riots: Court pulls up CBI for slow probe in Tytler case

November 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) A Delhi Court on Monday pulled up the Central Bureau of Investigation over delay in

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics Tripura 

Tripura CM wants to rehab Mizoram tribals in state

November 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Agartala, Nov 25 (IANS) The Tripura Chief Minister has sought central fund to rehabilitate 35,000 tribal refugees as the migrants

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Uttarakhand 

After rain, low MSP batters Chhattisgarh’s rice growers

November 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Raipur, Nov 25 (IANS/ 101Reporters) For 52-year-old Brijmohan Dewangan, buying a motorcycle while managing a family of six remains a

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Court allows transfer of Nirbhaya case to another judge

November 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) Delhi’s Patiala House Court has allowed an application filed by the 2012 ‘Nirbhaya’ gangrape victim’s

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Objection raised in SC over review of Maha Guv’s Nov 22 decision

November 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Monday raised preliminary objections to a judicial review of Maharashtra

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Bangladesh started fencing Rohingya camps

November 25, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Dhaka, Nov 25 (IANS) Bangladesh authorities said on Sunday they have started the process of erecting barbed wire fence near

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Govinda, Jackie Shroff fined for promoting herbal oil

November 24, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Muzaffarnagar, Nov 24 (IANS) A consumer court in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar has imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 on actors

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Court’s interim stay on screening of Chanda Kochhar biopic

November 24, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) A Delhi court has granted an interim stay on the screening of a movie based

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‘Petition filed in Maha case may be dismissed’

November 24, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 24 (IANS) As the Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Congress, Shiv Sena and the Nationalist

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Himachal Pradesh Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

She crusades for women’s property rights in Himachal (IANS Special)

November 24, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rekong Peo (Himachal Pradesh), Nov 24 (IANS) She grows delicious apples in rugged, cold and inhospitable Himalayan terrain and spearheads

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Business/Economy Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights 

Former Bhushan Steel CMD to be grilled by ED for 7 days

November 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) A special court here on Saturday sent former Bhushan Steel CMD Sanjay Singal to seven

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ALERT: Bhushan Steel’s ex-CMD Sanjay Singal sent to 7 days ED remand

November 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

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Order reserved on Bhushan Steel ex-CMD Singal’s ED remand

November 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) A special court here on Saturday reserved its order on the application filed by ED

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Business/Economy Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights 

Airtel, VIL, Tata seek review of SC’s AGR order for waiver (2nd Lead)

November 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea Ltd and Tata Teleservices on Friday individually filed review petitions in

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SC to hear plea for Ravidas temple’s permanent structure

November 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a plea seeking a permanent structure for

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SC declines Karnataka plea challenging NGT order on 3 lakes

November 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain a plea by Karnataka government challenging a

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Police withdraw order asking 9 Muslim cops to not sport beard

November 22, 2019November 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Jaipur, Nov 22 (IANS) Nine Muslim policemen in Alwar, who were ordered to get their beards removed, were on Friday

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SC notice on validity of Aadhaar access to private entities

November 22, 2019November 23, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Centre on a plea seeking examination

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

File response on cost-sharing on expressways: SC to Delhi govt

November 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Delhi government to file a proper affidavit clarifying

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SC to hear Maradu flat owners’ plea in open court

November 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear pleas of some Maradu flat owners, in

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Delhi HEALTH/MEDICINE Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Consider RO manufacturers’ material before notification: SC

November 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday asked the RO (reverse osmosis) Manufacturers Association to approach the

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Business/Economy Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights 

Airtel, Vodafone Idea move SC for waiving AGR penalties

November 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The country’s two top telecom operators – Vodafone Idea and Airtel – on Friday filed

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Assam Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Thousands protests in Assam capital against CAB

November 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Guwahati, Nov 22 (IANS) Thousands of protesters on Friday took part in a massive rally against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill

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Andhra Pradesh Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

HC stays Home Ministry order revoking TRS MLA’s citizenship

November 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Nov 22 (IANS) TRS legislator Chennamaneni Ramesh received some respite as the Telangana High Court on Friday stayed the

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Bizarre traffic rules, fines you must know (IANS Exclusive)

November 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Traffic rules are made to ensure safety of commuters, but most people do not care

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Delhi ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC declines to stay NGT ban on RO Filters

November 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court has declined to interfere with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) order prohibiting

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics Uttar Pradesh 

UP Law Commission for new law against conversions

November 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Nov 22 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Law Commission has submitted a report to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath suggesting a

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Immigration/Law/Rights United States 

Lawyer for Epstein victims urges Prince Andrew to aid probe

November 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New York, Nov 22 (IANS) An attorney representing several alleged victims of late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein said

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Finnish SC upholds verdicts in largest environmental lawsuit

November 22, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Helsinki, Nov 22 (IANS) The trial related to the Talvivaara metals mine in Sotkamo, northeastern Finland, came to an end

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Assam Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Seven released from Assam detention centres on bail

November 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Guwahati, Nov 21 (IANS) The Assam government on Thursday released seven persons, including a woman, who had been in detention

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Haren Pandya murder: SC dismisses review plea of 9 convicts

November 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court has declined to entertain the plea of nine convicts, sentenced to life

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Ex-CJI vacates official residence within 3 days of retiring

November 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, who demitted the office on November 17, has

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights Madhya Pradesh NATIONAL Politics 

31 Vyapam accused convicted, sentencing on Nov 25

November 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bhopal, Nov 21 (IANS) A CBI court here on Thursday convicted 31 people in the infamous Vyapam recruitment and admission

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

State can reasonably restrict fundamental rights, J&K to SC

November 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir administration, justifying the restrictions imposed in the erstwhile state after revocation

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights Madhya Pradesh NATIONAL 

31 convicted in Vyapam scam case, sentencing Nov 25

November 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bhopal, Nov 21 (IANS) A special court here on Thursday convicted 31 people in a case relating to irregularities in

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Defence/Security Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Kashmir region returning to normalcy, Centre tells SC

November 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) A day after Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement in the Parliament on Kashmir, the Centre,

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Defence/Security Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC to hear PIL seeking deportation of illegal immigrants

November 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a plea seeking identification and deportation of

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Attorney-General pitches for fixed 3-year tenure for CJI

November 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) The government’s top law officer on Thursday recommended a fixed tenure of three years for

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics Tamil Nadu 

Rajiv Gandhi assassin Robert Pyas to be released on parole

November 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chennai, Nov 21 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Thursday granted a 30-day parole to Robert Pyas, one of the

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Delhi court allows ED to quiz Chidambaram in Tihar

November 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) A Special CBI Court on Thursday allowed Enforcement Directorate (ED) to interrogate former Finance Minister

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Ayodhya verdict: Rift in Sunni Waqf Board on review plea

November 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Nov 21 (IANS) Sharp differences have emerged among members of the Uttar Pradesh Sunni Central Waqf Board over the

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC questions analogy between Kashmir and Hong Kong

November 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) “Is there cross border terrorism in Hong Kong?”, the Supreme Court on Thursday queried the

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

HC seeks AIIMS, govt response on plea alleging favouritism

November 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics Uttar Pradesh 

Lawyers’ team to present SC verdict copy to Ram Lalla

November 21, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ayodhya, Nov 21 (IANS) Lawyers, who represented Ram Lalla Virajman in the long-drawn battle over the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC moved over discrepancies in 2019 LS poll data

November 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Two non-government organisations (NGOs) have moved the Supreme Court seeking a probe into alleged discrepancies

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Police file status report on Tis Hazari court clashes

November 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) A Delhi court on Wednesday adjourned the hearing till November 30 on a plea seeking

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC stays Allahabad HC’s ban on DJ services

November 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court has stayed the blanket ban, imposed by the Allahabd High Court, on

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Andhra Pradesh Hyderabad Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics Telangana 

TRS legislator stripped of Indian citizenship

November 20, 2019November 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Nov 20 (IANS) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday issued a fresh order cancelling Indian citizenship of

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

SC to hear Chidambaram bail in INX Media case on Nov 26

November 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought a response from the Enforcement Directorate on a plea

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Punjab 

Life sentence for crushing man under BMW wheels

November 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chandigarh, Nov 20 (IANS) A local trial court here on Wednesday awarded life sentence till death to Harmehtab Singh for

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Bihar Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

NBW issued against Azam Khan, his family

November 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Rampur, Nov 20 (IANS) The Rampur district court has issued non-bailable warrants against Samajwadi Party MP Mohd Azam Khan and

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

HC rejects plea to fix min qualification of poll candidates

November 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday turned down a petition seeking fixing of minimum qualification

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion 

SC asks Kerala govt to make exclusive law for Sabarimala

November 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Kerala government to formulate an exclusive legislation in

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Sunni Board distances itself from AIMPLB on Ayodhya

November 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Nov 20 (IANS) The Sunni Waqf Board has said that it is distancing itself from the decision of the

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Goa Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Goa files review petition in SC over mining ban

November 20, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Panaji, Nov 20 (IANS) More than a year after mining was banned in the state by the Supreme Court in

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC to begin hearing Maratha quota case on Jan 22

November 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court will begin hearing a batch of pleas, challenging the constitutional validity of

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Defence/Security Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Women in armed forces: SC for retrospective effect in permanent commission

November 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the armed forces should consider granting permanent commission to

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Delhi Education Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

JNU approaches HC against protesting students

November 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The Jawaharlal Nehru University on Tuesday approached the Delhi High Court against the students who

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Defence/Security Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC says can’t be blamed for delay in deciding J&K curbs

November 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday made it clear that it cannot be blamed for any

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Orissa 

15.65 lakh cases pending in Odisha courts

November 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bhubaneswar, Nov 19 (IANS) As many as 15.65 lakh cases are pending in different courts in Odisha, Law Minister Pratap

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

HC clarification on order denying bail to Chidambaram

November 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday clarified that the controversial paragraphs pertaining to the judgement

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Punjab 

Govt considering Ram Rahim-Honeypreet meeting: Vij

November 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chandigarh, Nov 19 (IANS) The ruling BJP in Haryana seems to be favouring accused in the Panchkula violence, Honeypreet Insan,

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics Uttar Pradesh 

Anand Bhawan gets Rs 4.35 crore tax notice

November 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Prayagraj, Nov 19 (IANS) The iconic Anand Bhawan, Swaraj Bhawan and Jawahar Planetarium in Prayagraj, have been served a notice

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ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE HEALTH/MEDICINE Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Uttar Pradesh 

NGT slaps Rs 10 cr fine on UP govt, Rs 280 cr on tanneries

November 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Nov 19 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 crore on the Uttar

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HEALTH/MEDICINE Immigration/Law/Rights Usa 

California sues largest manufacturer of e-cigarettes

November 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ls Angeles, Nov 19 (IANS) The US state of California has filed a lawsuit against Juul Labs Inc., the largest

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Immigration/Law/Rights United States 

US Supreme Court puts hold on Trump’s financial records ruling

November 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Washington, Nov 19 (IANS) US Chief Justice John Roberts said that the Supreme Court has issued a temporary stay of

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Andhra Pradesh Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Telangana Labour Commissioner asked to decide on RTC strike

November 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Nov 18 (IANS) The Telangana High Court on Monday directed the Labour Commissioner to take a decision, within two

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Chidambaram punches holes in HC order, court clarifies

November 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) While the Delhi High Court on Monday clarified that there was no ‘cut, copy, paste’

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China Immigration/Law/Rights Politics 

Documents reveal China’s hardline stance towards Uighurs

November 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Beijing, Nov 18 (IANS) An expose of over 400 internal Chinese government documents relating to Beijing’s mass detentions of Uighurs,

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Business/Economy Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights 

SC restores Sebi’s power to restrain erring auditing firms

November 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday stayed a direction in the order of Securities Appellate Tribunal

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Himachal Pradesh Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Himachal HC summons top officials for inhumane jail conditions

November 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Shimla, Nov 18 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Monday directed the Additional Chief Secretary and the Director General

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Chidambaram cites cold weather to seek bail

November 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram, seeking bail in the INX Media case, submitted in the

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Judges from Jamaica, Bhutan join CJI Bobde on dais

November 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) In an unprecedented gesture, a Bench headed by newly appointed Chief Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde

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SC to hear Chidambaram’s bail plea

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear former finance minister P. Chidambaram’s bail plea

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Immigration/Law/Rights LIFESTYLE/FASHION NATIONAL Rajasthan 

Jaipur-based designer to hire more women artisans

November 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Jaipur, Nov 18 (IANS) AKFD Storey, a globally recognised multidisciplinary design practise and manufacturing entity based in Jaipur, which shot

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Justice Bobde takes oath as 47th CJI

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde on Monday was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion Uttar Pradesh 

Nirmohi Akhara to meet PM, demand top trust post, role in puja

November 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Ayodhya, Nov 18 (IANS) Nirmohi Akhara, which was one of the main litigants on the Hindu side in the Ayodhya

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Immigration/Law/Rights Madhya Pradesh NATIONAL Politics 

Narmada Bachao Andolan back on indefinite protest

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bhopal, Nov 18 (IANS) For a second time in just over two months, Narmada Bachao Andolan leader Medha Patkar and

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics Religion 

A Muslim can’t shift a mosque: Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind

November 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind President Maulana Arshad Madani on Sunday said that his organisation will file

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC Collegium gets woman member after over a decade

November 17, 2019November 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) After more than a decade, the Supreme Court Collegium has a woman member with Justice

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Uttar Pradesh 

Chinmayanand case: SC stays HC order

November 17, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Lucknow, Nov 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court has granted an interim stay on the Allahabad High Court’s order, allowing former

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Religion 

Reincarnation is common to all religions: SC judge

November 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) “Transmigration is the order which is common to all religions”, said Justice R.F. Nariman of

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Business/Economy Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

‘Arbitration ecosystem vital for ease-of-doing-business’

November 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Improving arbitration ecosystem will have a positive impact on ease-of-doing-business, Supreme Court Justice V. Ramasubramanian

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics Tamil Nadu 

Amend Constitution to provide quota in govt promotions: PMK

November 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Chennai, Nov 16 (IANS) The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) founder S. Ramadoss on Saturday said there is a need to

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Immigration/Law/Rights Kerala NATIONAL Religion 

Sabarimala: Cops send back 3 Andhra women pilgrims

November 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Sabarimala, Nov 16 (IANS) With the Kerala police sending back three Andhra Prades women pilgrims from praying at the famed

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Nirbhaya parents seek fast-tracking of rapists’ execution

November 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Delhi’s Patiala House Court has admitted a plea filed by the 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape victim’s

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Amnesty got Rs 36 cr in violation of guidelines: CBI

November 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) A day after the Central Bureau of Investigation carried out searches at four locations of

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Delhi HC seeks ED’s response to Puri’s bail plea

November 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Saturday sought the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) response to the bail

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Tripura 

Justice Kureshi takes oath as Chief Justice of Tripura HC

November 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Agartala, Nov 16 (IANS) Justice Akil Abdulhamid Kureshi, former Judge of the Gujarat and Bombay High Court, on Saturday took

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights Meghalaya NATIONAL 

NGT panel for payment of more compensation to mine victims

November 16, 2019November 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Shillong, Nov 16 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) appointed committee has decided to recommend the NGT payment of additional

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Defeat vicious designs to restore institution’s glory: CJI

November 15, 2019November 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Outgoing Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi on Friday said the judicial system is facing new challenges,

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Immigration/Law/Rights Maharashtra NATIONAL Politics 

Andhra opposes national status to Telangana project

November 15, 2019November 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Amaravati, Nov 15 (IANS) Five months after attending as a special guest the inauguration of Telangana’s massive lift irrigation project

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Immigration/Law/Rights Karnataka NATIONAL Politics 

CBI raids Amnesty India offices on MHA complaint

November 15, 2019November 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Bengaluru/New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday raided human rights group Amnesty India’s offices in

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Immigration/Law/Rights Meghalaya NATIONAL 

Wanlura Diengdoh sworn in as Meghalaya High Court judge

November 15, 2019November 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Shillong, Nov 15 (IANS) Judicial service official Wanlura Diengdoh on Friday was sworn as a judge of the Meghalaya High

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Delhi ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Use world-class technology to fight air pollution: SC

November 15, 2019November 16, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday insisted that the Central government use world-class technology to address

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC slams ED’s handling of Shivakumar’s bail plea

November 15, 2019November 19, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday slammed the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for doing a shoddy job

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Crime/Disaster/Accident Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics Tripura 

Tripura PWD scam: 2 top ex-officials, ex-minister in trouble

November 15, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Agartala, Nov 15 (IANS) The Tripura High Court on Friday rejected bail pleas of a former Chief Secretary and ex-Chief

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

On last working day, CJI spent 4 mins in Courtroom 1

November 15, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) On his last working day, outgoing Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Friday spent

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Business/Economy Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights 

Ranbaxy’s ex-promoters Singhs held guilty of contempt by SC

November 15, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday held former Ranbaxy promoters, Malvinder and Shivinder Singh, guilty of

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

Lawyers call off strike, Delhi courts to resume work from Sat

November 15, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) Lawyers in Delhi on Friday evening called off the strike they had called following a

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

On last working day, CJI spent four minutes in Courtroom 1

November 15, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) On his last working day, outgoing Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Friday spent

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Delhi ENVIRONMENT/WILDLIFE Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL 

SC says despite odd-even scheme, pollution in Delhi became severe

November 15, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday said in spite of Odd-Even vehicle rationing scheme, pollution has

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Business/Economy Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights 

With SC verdict, Essar insolvency nears successful resolution

November 15, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) As the Supreme Court on Friday set aside the NCLAT ruling on Essar Steel that

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Delhi Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Politics 

Court tells police to issue notice before arresting Shehla Rashid

November 15, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) A local court here on Friday directed Delhi Police to issue a 10-day pre-arrest notice

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Immigration/Law/Rights NATIONAL Tripura 

Justice Kureshi to take over as Tripura HC CJ

November 15, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Agartala, Nov 15 (IANS) Justice Akil Abdulhamid Kureshi, Judge of the Bombay High Court, arrived here on Friday to assume

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HC rejects Chidambaram’s bail plea in INX Media case

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New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Friday rejected the bail application of former Finance Minister P.

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Tis Hazari clashes: 2 ASIs granted interim protection by HC

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New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Friday granted interim protection to two suspended officers of the

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Tis Hazari fracas: HC gives interim protection to 2 ASIs

November 15, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Friday granted interim protection to two suspended officers of the

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Essar: SC allows plea of CoC, sets aside NCLAT ruling

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New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the plea of Committee of Creditors of Essar Steel

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Our judgements are not to be played with: SC judge

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New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) “Tell them our judgements are not to be played with,” Justice Rohinton Nariman of the

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Tis Hazari clash: Were the stone pelters lawyers?

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New Delhi, Nov 15 (IANS) A new CCTV footage of the clash between the lawyers and the police, in Tis

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Lawyers call for pan-India support, postpone march to Wed

November 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The proposed march by lawyers to the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah has

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Tis Hazari clashes: Cops who allegedly fired approach HC

November 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Delhi Police officials, who allegedly fired at the lawyers during the Tis Hazari clashes that

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Sibal questions imposition of Section 144 in J&K

November 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Senior advocate Kapil Sibal on Thursday told the Supreme court that there was no need

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Why judgment in Muzaffarpur shelter home rapes got delayed

November 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) A special Pocso court on Thursday postponed the judgment in the Muzaffarpur shelter home rape

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Tejpal case: Cross-examination of victim to continue on Nov 27-28

November 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

Panaji, Nov 14 (IANS) After four consecutive days of gruelling cross-examination, the victim in the rape case filed against former

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Partial win in SC on Sabarimala: Travancore Devaswom Board

November 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The Travancore Devaswom Board counsel Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Thursday said that the decision of

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No decision yet on Ayodhya review petition: Jamiat chief

November 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The Jamiat Ulema-e- Hind, a prominent Muslim body, held two meetings to discuss the Ayodhya

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SC defers hearing on pleas over Article 370

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New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday deferred the hearing on the pleas challenging the abrogation of

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More clarity needed in SC verdict on Sabarimala: Kerala CM

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Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 14 (IANS) Reacting to the Supreme Court’s 3:2 verdict referring the Sabarimala review pleas to a larger bench,

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Jaising-Grover get SC notice on CBI plea in FCRA case

November 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to senior advocate Indira Jaising and her husband

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HC slams Delhi govt on pollution; to hear case every 2 weeks

November 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Thursday came down heavily on the Delhi government and other

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Congress must apologise over Rafale accusations: BJP

November 14, 2019 The Freedom Press 0 Comments

New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) The BJP on Thursday demanded that the Congress party must apologise for alleging corruption in

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