Chennai advocates refuse to defend sexual assault accused

Advocates at the Chennai High Court on Tuesday have announced that they would not defend the accused in the case of sexual assault and rape of a minor. The president of the Chennai High Court Advocate Association, G. Mohana Krishnan, announced ... Chennai minor sexual assault case: Lawyers thrash accused in court premises, refuse to represent themIndia TV 17 arrested for rape of minor in Chennai, lawyers assault accused in courtThe Tribune Chennai: Lawyers assault 17 men arrested for allegedly raping 11-year-old over many monthsScroll.in India Today -The Indian Express -Deccan Chronicle -The Asian Age

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Swami Agnivesh in hospital after assault in Jharkhand; blames BJYM, ABVP activists

Swami Agnivesh, a nationally prominent 79-year-old social activist known for his work against bonded labour, was slapped, kicked around and verbally abused in Jharkhand's Pakur town today by a mob, which he said belonged to BJP-affiliated youth groups ... Agnivesh assaulted in Jharkhand, blames BJYM, ABVP activistsIndia Today Swami Agnivesh alleges attack by BJYM, ABVP activists in Jharkhand Moneycontrol.com Activist Swami Agnivesh Attacked Allegedly By BJP WorkersDeccan Chronicle Times of India -NDTV -News Nation -The Wire

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