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Opposing Government Policies Doesn’t Justify Externment: Bombay HC Sets Aside Police Action, Safeguards Fundamental Rights

The Court held that the externment orders were unsustainable, as FIRs for agitations without police permission could not justify such action, which infringed upon the petitioner’s fundamental rights of free speech, expression, and dignity.

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Madras High Court sets aside condition requiring vehicle pass for devotees attending Lord Muruga’s religious conference

“We are a republican democracy. Just as ease of doing business is important, the ease of participation in democratic gatherings is equally vital. The authorities ought not to come in the way of the citizens exercising their democratic right.”

Case Briefs Supreme Court

“An Order of Externment is an extraordinary measure which should be used sparingly”. SC reiterates the duties of Competent Authority and Court while issuing and testing externment orders

Supreme Court: While deciding the instant appeal wherein the appellant challenged the externment order issued against him under Section 56(1)(a)(b) of the

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Petition for removal of Karnataka-Kerala border disposed of after SG apprises agreement already been reached between States

Supreme Court: The Court has on Tuesday disposed of a petition filed by Congress MP Rajmohan Unnithan seeking directions to open the