A Mockery of Justice in Umar Khalid’s Case

Umar Khalid, a former student-activist and academic, has become a focal point of national debate over civil liberties, sedition, and the legal limits of dissent in India. Critics argue that his prosecution is emblematic of systemic issues undermining fairness in law enforcement and the judiciary—labeling aspects of his case a “mockery of justice.” Key Allegations…

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Hate Crimes Against Muslims in India — August 2025

Since the BJP-led government took office in 2014, there has been a troubling rise in hate crimes targeting Muslim communities across India. Reports reveal that approximately 85% of these incidents involve individuals associated with the BJP or its allied Hindu organizations. Alarmingly, law enforcement agencies often respond with indifference or hostility towards victims seeking justice….

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Dalit Family in Haryana’s Nuh Converts to Islam, Sparks Protests and Police Complaint

In Nuh district of Haryana, a Dalit family hailing from Marora village has voluntarily embraced Islam, prompting significant tension and prompting a police complaint. The family—Chetram (now Muhammad Ikram), his wife Rekha (now Rukhsā), and their three children—affirmed they “voluntarily accepted Islam” and have no ties to their previous religion, according to an affidavit submitted…

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Tamil Nadu: Dalit youth kidnapped, forced to bow down to upper caste men

In a disturbing case of caste-based violence, police in Usilampatti, Madurai district have filed charges against six upper-caste men for allegedly abducting a 17-year-old Dalit teen during the Pongal holidays (January 2025). The youth, a resident of Sankampatti village, was dragged from home, beaten, and forced to prostrate before each member of the group—including a…

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Human Rights Watch Reports Forced Expulsion of Hundreds of Muslims from India to Bangladesh

Human Rights Watch has documented that hundreds of Bengali-speaking Muslims, many with valid Indian documentation, were unlawfully expelled to Bangladesh between May and July 2025. Though Indian authorities claim these individuals were undocumented migrants, evidence shows numerous Indian citizens were forcibly pushed across the border without due process—which violates both national and international law (Human…

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