Topic: Gujarat
Mandatory Gita learning in schools; Gujarat HC refuses to stay, issued notice to State, Union govts
The Gujarat High Court on Monday issued notice to the State and Union governments in a public interest litigation (PIL) petition by Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind challenging a resolution by the State's Department of Education mandating the learning of Bhagavad Gita for students of classes 6 - 12 in the upcoming academic year.
Flood like situation in Ahmedabad, parts of Gujarat as monsoon intensifies
The India Meteorological Department on July 10th forecasted heavy to very heavy rainfall with isolated extremely heavy showers during the next five days in south Gujarat's districts of Dang, Navsari and Valsad.
SC verdict in Zakia Jafri case left citizens totally disturbed: 92 former civil servants
The Supreme Court’s judgement in the Zakia Jafri’ plea in connection with the Gujarat Muslim genocide overturns the principle of the Right to life and liberty against questionable actions by the state, a group of 92 former civil servants said on Wednesday.
Supreme Court demonised a widow: Veteran lawyer Kamini Jaiswal on clean chit to Modi in 2002 genocide
Senior Supreme Court lawyer Kamini Jaiswal called the Supreme Court's ruling on Zakia Jafri's appeal as a "wonderful piece of literature" and added that the ruling is "completely illegal, unconstitutional, and violates every tenet of law and fundamental rights.”
Free, drop charges against Teesta Setalvad: Human Rights Watch
The Indian authorities should immediately release the prominent human rights activist Teesta Setalvad, drop all charges against her, and stop their relentless attacks against her, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday.
SC judgement in Zakia Jafri case was deeply disappointing: Congress
The Supreme Court’s judgement dismissing a petition by Zakia Jafri in connection with the 2002 Gujarat Muslim genocide was deeply disappointing, the Congress said on Tuesday.
