Delhi Riots: Delhi High Court grants bail to two men citing delay in trial report by Bhavini Srivastava barandbench.com/news/delhi-hig…

For a judge to decide on the merits of the case, the court has to HEAR the case no? Here's a timeline of the number of times #UmarKhalid's bail plea was delayed, deferred, dropped over summer breaks, absence of judges etc etc etc. thewire.in/law/a-timeline…

Delighted to be published in The Hindu ! I explain with exclusive details how the Yogi govt in UP has, through changes in the anti-conversion law, empowered vigilante groups & given unhindered powers to police to criminalize religious gatherings & inter-faith relationships.

Facing family neglect and a threat of destitution, mentally ill persons are forced to remain confined in institutions despite being fit to leave–this is when states are legally obligated to enable community living–but there appears to be no incentive?! Very important analysis:

Out Now: We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new project, Watch The Resistance. The project will follow social movements and communities in resistance across India, and globally. Read the latest piece ‘THE ELGAR PRISONERS’ LATEST HUNGER STRIKE MARKS A MOMENTOUS VICTORY

As the years drag on, I do worry about my mother, my brother, and the world outside. I wonder if my presence could have made any difference, or if I have missed something that can never be recovered. Sharjeel Imam writes from Tihar jail maktoobmedia.com/opinion/prison…

indianexpress.com/article/india/… The story of Mukesh is the story of Bastar where the Indian state has been waging a war against adivasis and their ecology for decades. But there is hardly any reporting or the uproar around the brutalisation of their lives in the national 'mainstream'.

WE STAND IN SOLIDARITY WITH MANISH AZAD & CONDEMN THE BRUTAL MURDER OF MUKESH CHANDRAKAR! They have been targeted as social workers & journalists. These are tactics of spreading terror & suppressing dissent! #RepealUAPA #FreeAllPoliticalPrisoners Read: thewirehindi.com/293383/mukesh-…

Bail after 6.5 years of jail. Trial not even started. I guess one should be much oblidged. Khair welcome Rona and Sudhir to this side of incarceration.

A 55-year-old farmer, Resham Singh from Pahuwind village in Tarn Taran district, allegedly ended his life by consuming poison at the Shambhu border, where farmers have been protesting for nearly a year. maktoobmedia.com/india/farmer-a…

Must read. While investigating the "anti-Maoist encounter", the reporter discovered the body of a man and more cause to be suspicious of the the police's version of the events. Also, fantastic photos. scroll.in/article/107765…

We start the year with some good news! Sudhir Dhawale and Rona Wilson who were arrested under the draconian anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in connection with the Bhima Koregaon-Elgar Parishad case were released on bail on 8th January #BhimaKoregaon #BK16 1/5

The Bombay High Court while granting them bail took note of their long incarceration, and the fact that the trial is not likely to be completed any time soon. Both Rona Wilson and Sudhir Dhawale have been in jail since 2018. (2/5)

Finally some good news! After six and a half years of incarceration in India, researcher Rona Wilson and publisher Sudhir Dhawale Get Bail. My book #TheIncarcerations has full story of how evidence was implanted on Rona's computer #FreeBK16 ⤵️ thewire.in/law/rona-wilso…

There was barely a whimper from the people of Maharashtra when a BJP MLA who frequently threatens murderous assault & violence against Muslims was made a cabinet minister Read Kunal Purohit's #fieldnotes on hate, indifference & living in a deluded state article-14.stck.me/post/663692/Fi…

1/ This year begins with stories of resistance, heartbreak, and resilience. In The Polis Project’s latest newsletter, Asst. Politics Editor Aritry reflects on documenting these times of turmoil. 🌐 Subscribe and support independent journalism: thepolisprojectinc.substack.com

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📢 Our 2024 Report on Hate Speech Events in India is Out! India Hate Lab (IHL) documented 1,165 in-person hate speech events targeting religious minorities, particularly Muslims and Christians in 2024—an alarming 74.4% increase from 2023. Download the full report:

564 prisoners in India were living on death row at the end of 2024, the highest in over 2 decades. Access our latest Annual Statistics Report here: project39a.com/annual-statist…

In this interview, rights activist Rona Wilson problematizes the term 'Political Prisoner,' the missing caste and religious dimensions in the mainstream discourse around the carceral system, his prolonged incarceration, and more. Do read! thewire.in/rights/rona-wi…