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Minor’s gangrape case: Did Delhi Police break from procedure in ‘keeping Noida police in dark’?

On the night of August 4, a minor student was gangraped inside a bus plying the Delhi–NCR roads. The bus (registration number UP83 ET 3789) had entered Delhi from Noida and continued to ply the roads of both cities for hours while the conductor and driver subjected the girl to…

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Indian musician beaten to death for objecting to noise outside home

Teenager among eight arrested for assault on Manipuri musician

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Delhi HC asks police to decide on fresh plea for UGC regulations protest by Karni Sena

The Delhi High Court has ordered the Delhi Police to review a new protest application. This application seeks permission for a demonstration on September 20. The Kshatriya Karni Sena president filed the plea after an earlier rejection. The proposed protest opposes UGC Equity Regulations and reservation policies. Police must decide…

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Hindutva influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj sent to one-day police custody

Swatantra Bhardwaj was produced before a Delhi court and remanded to police custody. He was detained after the CJP demanded his arrest over an alleged assault. Provisions of the SC/ST Act and criminal intimidation were added to the FIR. A POCSO case was also registered against him following an interview.…

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What happened to journalist Shaheen Khan at Saket police station?

Shaheen Khan, a journalist with 4PM, has levelled serious allegations against the Delhi Police. She says she was detained by the police while recording a video, and was subsequently taken to the Saket police station, where she alleges she was assaulted. But her allegations go beyond physical assault – she…

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Take steps on formulating SOP for arresting transgender person: HC to Centre, Delhi Police

The Delhi High Court has directed authorities to create a Standard Operating Procedure. This procedure will govern the arrest and detention of transgender individuals in the city. The court considered an advisory from the National Human Rights Commission on this matter. A law student's petition highlighted the absence of specific…

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Security tightened at Jantar Mantar ahead of proposed protest against caste-based reservation; Police denies consent

Security increased at Jantar Mantar as individuals arrived for a planned protest. Delhi Police denied permission for the gathering, citing prohibitory orders. Videos circulating on social media about granted permission were deemed false. Paramilitary forces and police personnel were deployed to manage the situation. Legal action may be initiated against…

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India's 80th Independence Day: A look at protests in its 79-year journey till 'cockroaches' hit the streets

India's post-independence history showcases persistent dissent and public mobilization. Students, farmers, and citizens have repeatedly challenged governments through protests. These movements have influenced policies on caste, environment, and governance.

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Supreme Court agrees to hear plea challenging facial recognition, biometric surveillance at protest sites

The Supreme Court will examine a petition challenging police use of facial recognition technology. This plea argues against biometric surveillance of protesters without their consent. The petition highlights concerns over data collection and hosting by private entities. It contends that existing laws do not authorize such blanket identification at peaceful…

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K C Venugopal writes to LS Speaker urging Amit Shah statement on police action on students

Congress MP K C Venugopal has urged the Lok Sabha Speaker to demand a statement. He wants Home Minister Amit Shah to address police brutalities against protesting students. Venugopal cited the Home Minister's responsibility for Delhi Police actions. He emphasized the constitutional mandate for executive accountability to Parliament. The opposition…

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"15,000 to 20,000 personnel, over 1,000 CCTV cameras": Delhi Police outlines security measures at Red Fort ahead of Independence Day celebrations

Delhi Police has detailed extensive security arrangements for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations. Approximately fifteen thousand to twenty thousand security personnel will be deployed at the Red Fort. Over one thousand cameras and advanced video analytics are being utilised for surveillance purposes. Anti-drone systems are in place to counter any…

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Advocate ‘for Hindus’, celeb-commentary influencer: Meet the latest complainants against CJP

Rinki Chatterjee Singh’s account of her own career is a long ledger of cases – ones she has filed, and ones filed against her. An FIR was registered against Mamata Banerjee in May on her complaint, she claims, and she filed another against the former West Bengal Chief Minister in…

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Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh acquitted in sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers

A Delhi court acquitted Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Vinod Tomar in a sexual harassment case. Six women wrestlers had filed allegations against the former WFI chief. The Delhi Police had filed a chargesheet against both individuals in 2023. The court reserved its verdict after hearing final arguments from both…

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Delhi Police detain accused in alleged attack on MP Pappu Yadav

Of the two people involved in the alleged knife attack against Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, Delhi police has detained one of them at the Tilak Marg Police Station.

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AISA's Neha Bora seeks Amit Shah's resignation over July 20 crackdown

AISA president Neha Bora demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation. She cited the July 20 crackdown on anti-paper leak protesters in Delhi. The movement expanded beyond paper leaks to seek accountability for police actions. Protesters alleged excessive force, including pellet guns, during the march. The agitation concluded after education…

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Tehseen Poonawalla alleges house arrest by Delhi Police ahead of E20 fuel policy protest march

Activist Tehseen Poonawalla alleged house arrest by Delhi Police on Saturday. He was prevented from protesting the government's E20 fuel policy. Police cited potential law and order issues for their actions. Poonawalla planned a solo march and hunger strike against the policy. Journalists reported internet jammers installed near his residence.

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Delhi protesters' fingerprints collected from stones for identification via Aadhaar: BJP minister

A Maharashtra minister stated Delhi Police collected protesters' fingerprints from stones. These prints will link to Aadhaar numbers for identification purposes. The CJP protest in Delhi involved clashes and stone-pelting incidents. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut mocked the minister's scientific claims. Police are creating a database of individuals with criminal…

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Delhi Police registers 13 cases over NEET-UG protests at Jantar Mantar; govt orders arrest review

The Delhi police have announced they will refrain from pursuing any legal consequences against the NEET protesters. Following a Supreme Court directive, the government has conducted a swift review of the arrests made during the demonstrations. This results in no additional legal action against the participants, effectively concluding the matter…

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CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke seeks Amit Shah's resignation, alleges home minister ordered July 20 crackdown

Abhijeet Dipke alleged Union Home Minister Amit Shah ordered police action against students. He demanded Shah's resignation over the crackdown during a recent protest. Dipke also criticized the appointment of Pralhad Joshi as the new education minister. He defended the Jantar Mantar agitation as a constitutional fight for rights. The…

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Supreme Court permits pellet guns in exceptional cases during Jantar Mantar protest hearing

The Supreme Court permits police pellet gun use in exceptional situations. This observation came during hearings on petitions arising from a protest. The court directed the Delhi government to provide medical treatment. It also asked the Centre to preserve ammunition logs. This move is significant given the dispute over force…

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Delhi Police owns the stone-laden truck after NL report. But their lawyer linked it to protesters in HC

After a Newslaundry investigation, Delhi Police have confirmed that the stone-laden truck seen near Jantar Mantar on the morning of the July 20 march was in their custody – a vehicle they had seized after a road accident and then moved. But in the court, the lawyer representing the police…

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RAF fired multiple munitions during July 20 protests: Official records

Police records detail the use of non-lethal munitions during a protest march. The Rapid Action Force fired plastic pellets and tear gas shells near Jantar Mantar. Opposition parties have targeted the government over the use of force against protesters. The Delhi Police stated claims of using pellets against peaceful protesters…

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NEET Row: Congress moves adjournment notices in Parliament over alleged 'brutal' police action on students

The Congress party on Monday moved several adjournment and suspension of business notices in both Houses of Parliament, seeking an immediate discussion on the alleged "brutal and disproportionate" use of force by security personnel against students protesting in the national capital.

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CJP accuses Delhi Police of 'laying siege' to Jantar Mantar, demands immediate end to restrictions

CJP protest news: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has accused the Delhi Police of laying siege to Jantar Mantar by allegedly stopping supporters and essential supplies from reaching the protest site, even as the group prepares for another round of talks with the Centre over its NEET-related demands, including the…

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CJP to launch website to identify cops involved in July 20 crackdown on students, seek legal action

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) announced it will launch a website to collect photos and videos of the July 20 ‘Sansad Chalo’ crackdown to identify police personnel and pursue FIRs and legal action against them. The party also reiterated its demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation during talks with…

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