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Topic: Safoora Zargar

Delhi HC overturns discharge of Sharjeel Imam, 10 others in Jamia violence case: ‘Used force & violence’

Overruling the trial court's order, Delhi HC said the video clips and witnesses’ statements were sufficient to frame charges for 'unlawful assembly and rioting' in the 2019 case.

‘Treated like criminal’ — Safoora Zargar denied MPhil thesis extension, Jamia says 3 already given

Zargar also claims her supervisor refused to help her, saying her admission was revoked. Jamia Millia Islamia says she submitted extension request late & her work was 'unsatisfactory'.

‘Cops pry kids’ hands from their father’s grasp’: What families of ‘political prisoners’ face

Khalid Saifi's wife Nargis, Varavara Rao's daughter Pavana and Safoora Zargar live with constant anxiety and social stigma. Being a political prisoner or a relative of one brings little hope of justice.

Mumbai court orders probe against actor Payal Rohatgi for derogatory tweets on Muslim women

The Mumbai court held that prima facie the actor's tweets suggest a disregard for Muslim women and community.

Disha Ravi vs Safoora Zargar — why judge gave bail to one young activist but not the other

There is perceived contradiction in judgments issued by Delhi judge Dharmender Rana, however, legally, the two cases are on a different footing.

Intellectual tolerance to differing opinions is crucial test of principles

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

Umar Khalid not alone, 7 more students were arrested under anti-terror law for Delhi riots

The student-activists arrested under UAPA are mostly from two Delhi universities — Jamia Millia Islamia and Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Delhi High Court grants bail to Safoora Zargar after police concedes on humanitarian grounds

Jamia student Safoora Zargar was arrested on 10 April and had been charged under the stringent UAPA for her alleged role in the Northeast Delhi riots.

Safoora Zargar’s pregnancy does not dilute gravity of her offence: Delhi Police to HC

In response to imprisoned Jamia student Safoora Zargar's bail plea, the Delhi Police also submitted that she is receiving adequate medical care in Tihar Jail.

Police didn’t inform Delhi riots accused of serious charges, violated procedure: Lawyers

Police brought in additional charges against arrested Pinjra Tod members after they got bail. Lawyers say this has been observed in other Delhi riots arrests too.

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A Rs 33,000 cr ‘banking fraud’: ED’s case against Arvind Dham, Amtek’s web of ‘500 shell companies’

ED has accused Amtek promoter Arvind Dham of controlling web of nearly 500 shell companies operating as a layered structure, with up to 15 levels of indirect ownership, to divert funds.

‘Real-time, all-climate’ explosives detector could enhance airport & border security—no dogs, no swabs

Bengaluru-based CeNS designs accurate, portable, and cheap sensor using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy. It could significantly reduce risks at vulnerable choke points. 

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.