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Revisiting the Emergency, DNA sampling challenges, and SC rejects a plea

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The Tumultuous Era of India's Emergency

This chapter explores the socio-political unrest of the early 1970s in India, focusing on economic struggles and student-led movements that challenged the government. It recounts the events leading to the Emergency declaration on June 25, 1975, under Indira Gandhi's leadership, including widespread arrests and severe censorship of the media. Highlighting significant human rights violations, the discussion also addresses the controversial population control measures implemented during this oppressive period.

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