Tripura violence: SC directs Tripura police not to take any coercive steps against 3 civil society members

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Tripura police not to take any coercive action against three civil society members including a journalist in connection with an FIR lodged under the harsh UAPA provisions against them for allegedly bringing facts through social media posts about “targeted violence”…

SC directs Centre, Delhi govt to take emergency steps to curb air pollution

New Delhi:  With Delhi and its satellite cities reeling under poisonous air, the Supreme Court on Saturday directed the Centre and the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government in the national capital to implement emergency measures to bring down pollution. The apex court even suggested that if required, the executive…

Lakhimpur violence: SC directs UP govt to grant protection to witnesses; next hearing on Nov 8

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Uttar Pradesh government to grant protection to the witnesses of the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case where eight people lost their lives during a farmers’ protest. A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana asked the Uttar Pradesh government, represented by senior advocates…

Lakhimpur Kheri case: SC directs UP govt to provide protection to witnesses, record statements expeditiously

Lakhimpur Kheri violence case updates – Eight persons, including four farmers and a journalist, were killed on October 3 in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri district during a farmers’ protest. New Delhi:  The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued directions to the Uttar Pradesh government to provide…