A petition filed before the Supreme Court has raised serious constitutional questions over the University Grants Commission’s newly notified regulations aimed at addressing caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions. The plea argues that the current definition adopted by the UGC is exclusionary and fails to protect individuals outside the Scheduled…
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SC: Arrest Illegal Without Written Grounds Before Remand
In a historic ruling on Thursday, the Supreme Court of India declared that any arrest made without furnishing the written grounds of arrest to the accused at least two hours before their production before a magistrate is illegal. The Court said such arrests violate the fundamental rights to life and…
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NHRC Seeks Report on Unclaimed Bodies in Raipur Mortuary
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has taken suo motu cognizance of a disturbing media report highlighting the piling up of unclaimed bodies at the mortuary of the District Hospital in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The Commission has issued a notice to the Chief Secretary of the state government, demanding a…