Murshidabad Waqf Protests Leave Three Dead; Tamil Nadu Re-enacts 10 State Acts
Key Takeaways
- Murshidabad protests over Waqf laws resulted in three deaths and multiple injuries.
- Tamil Nadu re-enacted 10 state Acts following a Supreme Court ruling on 2025-04-12.
- DHS: Foreign nationals, including H1-B workers, must carry documents at all times.
- CBI is probing NEET malpractices in five states, with arrests made.
- IILM University will host a Human Rights, IPR, and AI conference from May 29-30, 2025.
Top Stories
Murshidabad protests over Waqf laws: Three dead
On 2025-04-12, violent protests erupted in West Bengal's Murshidabad district due to changes in Waqf laws, resulting in three fatalities. Two individuals were found dead with stab wounds in Jafrabad and Samserganj, while another died from a bullet wound in Dhulian, Samserganj; several others, including security personnel, were injured, prompting police to use tear gas and lathi charges amid widespread violence.
Tamil Nadu re-enacts 10 state Acts after SC ruling
On 2025-04-12, the Tamil Nadu government officially re-enacted 10 state Acts. This action follows a Supreme Court ruling that acknowledged the bills as having received assent from the Governor.
DHS: Foreign nationals must carry documents always
Published on 2025-04-12, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that even registered foreign nationals, such as Indian workers with H1-B visas and international students, will need to carry documents at all times.
CBI probes NEET malpractices in five states
Published on 2025-04-12, Stalin pointed out that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is currently probing NEET malpractices in five states, with arrests made among students and parents.
IILM University: Human Rights, IPR, and AI conference
IILM University will host an international conference on Human Rights, IPR, and AI from May 29-30, 2025. Published on 2025-04-12, the conference will examine the impact of AI on human rights and IPR.
Constitution Watch
S Muralidhar: Constitution reflects egalitarian aspirations
On 2025-04-12, Senior Advocate S Muralidhar, former Chief Justice of Orissa High Court, stated that the Constitution embodies the aspirations of Indians for an egalitarian society that respects individual dignity. He emphasized the interconnectedness of liberty, equality, and fraternity.
Conferences & Submissions
Amity Law School: Law in the Globalized World conference
Amity Law School, Punjab, is organizing an International Conference on ‘The Future of Law in the Globalized World: Navigating Innovation, Ethics, and Sustainability’ from May 1–2, online. Published on 2025-04-12.
Amity Law School conference: Abstract deadline April 29
Published on 2025-04-12, the deadline for submitting abstracts for the Amity Law School conference is April 29, 2025.
Amity Law School conference: Registration open!
Published on 2025-04-12, registration for the Amity Law School conference opened on April 11, 2025.
Amity Law School conference: Registration closes April 30
Amity Law School conference: Paper submission deadline May 15
Delhi University: Justice in Global Scenario conference
Delhi University is organizing an international conference, 'Ensuring Justice in Global Scenario: The 3A’s (Accessibility, Accountability, Availability)' on May 3, 2025. Published on 2025-04-12, the abstract submission deadline is 2025-04-18, and the conference is scheduled for May 3; it will be held in hybrid mode.
IJIRL: Call for papers, deadline April 15
On 2025-04-12, it was announced that The Indian Journal of Integrated Research in Law (IJIRL) is calling for papers for Vol 5, Issue 2, with a submission deadline of April 15.
IJoL: Submissions open, deadline April 18
The International Journal of Law Mgmt & Humanities is calling for submissions for Volume 8, Issue 2 (Issue 45). The deadline for submissions is April 18.
Law & Order Commentary
Stalin contrasts TN law & order with Manipur violence
Published on 2025-04-12, Mr Stalin drew a contrast between law and order in Tamil Nadu and violence-hit Manipur, stating that the BJP ruled over a state where more than 250 people were killed in the past 18 months.
Legal Education & Opportunities
Lawctopus: Bail application course, 'Pay-What-You-Can'
On 2025-04-12, Lawctopus Law School announced its online course on drafting bail applications, utilizing a 'Pay-What-You-Can; Gift Economy' model. The self-paced course is based on lectures from a December 2020 workshop by Advocate Ashima Mandla, who secured bail for 400 accused in the Tablighi Jamaat case.
Lawctopus: Four litigation courses, deadline April 15
Published on 2025-04-12, Lawctopus Law School is offering four litigation courses with a registration deadline of 2025-04-15. The courses include Mastering Litigation and Becoming an Independent Litigator, Mastering Legal Drafting for High-Paying Roles, Criminal Proceedings & Drafting, and Civil Proceedings & Civil Drafting.