2014 Minya court rulings
2014 Minya court rulings
The 2014 Minya court rulings refer to a series of significant judicial decisions rendered by an Egyptian court in 2014, which primarily involved the convictions of numerous individuals connected to the 2013 Rabaa massacre, a violent crackdown on supporters of the ousted President Mohamed Morsi. While primarily focused on Egypt, the implications of these rulings resonated internationally, including in India, where discussions around judicial independence and human rights emerged. The trials, marked by allegations of unfair proceedings and mass sentencing, evoked strong reactions among global human rights organizations. The rulings underscored concerns about the rule of law and the treatment of dissenting voices, impacting perceptions of judicial equity in comparable legal contexts.