- Government led by Indira Gandhi imposed Emergency, sparking mass movements involving students in Bihar and Gujarat.
- Indira Gandhi faces charges including electoral malpractices, leading to the declaration of a state of Emergency for her and criticism of her authoritarian rule.
Legal challenges and dissent are occurring during the Emergency imposed under Indira Gandhi, challenging detentions by Delhi police.
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Updated Oct 11
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What happened
Legal challenges and dissent are occurring during the Emergency imposed under Indira Gandhi, challenging detentions by Delhi police.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Indira Gandhi
Prime Minister of India (1966-1977; 1980-1984)
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Delhi
megacity and union territory of India
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Menaka Guruswamy
Indian lawyer and activist
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