On 17 March, the HC had granted a 'last opportunity' to the Centre to file its reply to a petition by Disha Ravi for restraining police from leaking probe material to the media.
Additional Session Judge Dharmender Rana granted the relief after police sought an adjournment in the proceedings related to an anticipatory bail moved by Chaudhari in the matter.
Delhi Police claims Muluk, who is on bail in a case of sedition and other charges, had a direct role in planning and execution of a 'large, inter-continental conspiracy to excite disaffection against India'.
CNN journalist Fareed Zakaria on his show ‘What in the world?’ says India’s illiberal slide has been steady & 'now swift under PM Modi and the BJP’, and says the result could be 'catastrophic'.
Judiciary is responsible for ensuring our liberty, and habeas corpus is the usual route. But magistrates are acting as if the rule is ‘jail, and bail is above my pay grade’.
Shantanu Muluk, along with climate activist Disha Ravi, was booked for alleged sedition and other charges, and received transit bail on 16 February for 10 days.
Delhi court Tuesday granted bail to 21-year-old environmental activist Disha Ravi, arrested in connection with the 'toolkit' case. Read the full court order here.
Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.
Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.
21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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