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Calcutta HC Overturns Pocso Conviction, Acquits Accused
Calcutta High Court acquits a man sentenced under the Pocso Act, citing material inconsistencies in witness testimony. Justice Ghosh sets aside the trial court's 3-year imprisonment order.
AP Veterinary Council Challenges Para-Veterinary Act
Andhra Pradesh Veterinary Council chairman asserts the Para-Veterinary Act must operate under the 1984 central law, not as parallel authority. Key officials review implementation concerns.
CJI Gavai's Tenure Sees Historic Judicial Appointments
As CJI B.R. Gavai demits office, his tenure is marked by the appointment of 21 judges from Backward Classes and Scheduled Castes. Explore the details of this significant shift in the Indian judiciary.
CJI Gavai on creamy layer verdict backlash, retirement
Outgoing CJI B R Gavai reveals facing severe criticism from his community for the SC sub-classification verdict. He emphasizes logic over politics and reflects on key judicial principles in his farewell address.
Assam uses 1950 Act to order 5 foreigners to leave India
Assam's Sonitpur district issues first orders under 1950 Immigrants Act, directing 5 declared foreigners to leave India within 24 hours. Police confirm they are absconding.
Easy 3-Step DPDP Act Compliance Audit for Businesses
Learn how businesses can comply with India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act using a simple 3-step audit process before the 18-month grace period ends.
MP Increases Tribal Welfare Budget by 15% to Rs 47,296 Cr
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav announces 15% hike in tribal welfare budget to Rs 47,296 crore on Tribal Pride Day. Tendu leaf collectors get 33% pay raise, Forest Rights Act settlements cross 3 lakh claims.
NDA wins 34 SC seats in Bihar, opposition reduced to 4
NDA's massive victory in Bihar's Scheduled Caste reserved seats marks significant shift from 2020's close contest. BJP-JD(U) alliance dominates with regional partners delivering stunning performance.
HC Directs Jharkhand Govt to File PESA Rules Status Report
Jharkhand High Court orders state government to submit status report on PESA Act implementation within three weeks. Learn about the tribal rights protection delay.
Dima Hasao Bifurcation Demand Returns with Final Warning
Indigenous groups in Assam's Dima Hasao issue final warning for district bifurcation by November. Failure could trigger massive agitation from December across the hills.
Rajasthan ends two-child rule for local elections
Rajasthan government removes two-child disqualification rule for local body elections after three decades. Minister Jabbar Singh Kharra explains why public representatives deserve equal treatment.
Punjab SC Commission Election Row: CEO Objects
Punjab Scheduled Caste Commission faces backlash for unprecedented intervention in Tarn Taran bypoll. CEO objects, Congress cries foul over political bias. Read full details.
Mangaluru Police Use KCoca Against 3 Criminals
Mangaluru Police invoke tough KCoca provisions against three accused including notorious rowdy sheeter in major crime crackdown. Details of the case and charges revealed.
Koraga Tribe DNA Reveals Sixth Ancestral Component in Indians
Groundbreaking genetic research reveals Koraga tribes in Karnataka carry sixth ancestral component, tracing back to African origins and reshaping understanding of Indian population history.
Chutia Community's Massive Protest for ST Status in Moran
Thousands from Assam's Chutia community staged a powerful demonstration in Moran, pressing for long-pending ST status recognition and constitutional safeguards.
Bihar's First Dalit CM: Bhola Paswan Shastri's Legacy
Discover the remarkable journey of Bhola Paswan Shastri, who broke barriers to become Bihar's first Scheduled Caste Chief Minister not once, but three times during political turmoil.
Tribal groups protest Kurmi ST status demand in Gumla
Tribal groups in Gumla district stage massive demonstration against Kurmi community's Scheduled Tribe status claim, raising concerns over indigenous rights and reservation benefits.
Gumla tribal protest against Kurmi ST status demand
Tensions flare in Jharkhand's Gumla district as tribal groups protest against Kurmi community's push for Scheduled Tribe status, raising concerns about resource sharing and identity preservation.
Tribal Land Rights Disparities Exposed Across India
Jharkhand MP Jiten Choudhary reveals alarming inconsistencies in tribal land protection laws across India, highlighting how some states leave indigenous communities vulnerable to displacement and exploitation.
Karnataka CM pledges resolution to nomadic quota issue
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah commits to resolving long-standing internal quota demands for nomadic communities, promising equitable distribution within Scheduled Caste reservations.
Karnataka to table SC internal reservation bill in Belagavi
Karnataka government prepares landmark legislation for internal quota among Scheduled Castes, addressing long-standing demands for equitable distribution of benefits.
Naga rebel returns home after 50 years in exile
In a historic turn for Northeast India's peace process, Naga rebel leader Mowu Gwizan returns home after five decades of exile, marking a new chapter in reconciliation efforts.
Udit Raj: Forcibly evicted, targeted due to caste
Congress leader Udit Raj claims he was forcibly evicted from his government residence in Delhi, alleging caste discrimination and political vendetta in exclusive interview.
Garhwa tribe refuses return amid elephant attacks
A nomadic tribal community in Jharkhand's Garhwa district chooses permanent displacement over returning to their ancestral lands due to increasing human-elephant conflicts, highlighting a growing wildlife crisis.
Delhi HC: SC/ST Act Can't Block Bank Mortgage Rights
Delhi High Court delivers crucial judgment safeguarding banks' mortgage rights against SC/ST Act misuse. Learn how this ruling protects financial institutions while balancing social justice laws.
Maharashtra's cave-dwelling cattle herders revealed
Discover how Maharashtra's Van Gujjar community spends half the year living in mountain caves while tending their cattle herds, preserving a centuries-old nomadic tradition against modern challenges.
Banjara activist begins indefinite fast for ST status in Jalna
Bhausaheb Khandare launches hunger strike on traditional cot, escalating the Banjara community's long-standing demand for ST recognition in Maharashtra.
Karnataka HC stays new SC internal reservation matrix
Karnataka HC stays government's revised internal reservation matrix for SC communities, citing lack of scientific basis and calling it arbitrary. Major setback for state government.
Jharkhand Tribal Clash Over Kurmi ST Status Demand
Violent protests erupt in Jharkhand as tribal communities clash with Kurmi groups demanding Scheduled Tribe status. Police intervene as demonstrations turn aggressive across multiple districts.
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