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Supreme Court to hear tomorrow plea seeking protection for Kashmiri students facing threats across India
Fp Staff • 6 years agoKashmiri students across the country have been facing threats to their safety in the wake of the terror attack, in which 42 CRPF personnel were killed. Fringe elements targeted Kashmiris, especially students, in several states up north.
Meghalaya coal mine tragedy exposes state's apathy for miners as greedy politicians sidestep human rights
Rnb • 6 years agoIn Meghalaya, much of illegal mining involves making small pit-holes commonly known as rathole mines.
Deporting Rohingya could have huge implications on India and tarnish global image, says lawyer Colin Gonsalves
Deya Bhattacharya • 7 years agoRohingya have asked for protection and the right to not be returned to the place where they are being persecuted under Article 21, says lawyer Colin Gonsalves.
SC rejects pregnant woman's plea to terminate foetus afflicted with Down syndrome
Ians • 8 years agoRelying on a medical board's report, the Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a woman's plea seeking termination of her foetus fearing genetic disorder.
Veerappan aides: SC refuses to hear urgent plea against execution
Fp Archives • 12 years agoThe Supreme Court today refused an urgent hearing on the plea of four aides of Veerappan seeking a stay on the execution of their death penalty.