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Published 9 December 2016 Last updated 30 April 2024 +show all updates
Updated the country and policy information note on religious minorities and scheduled castes and tribes.
Added country policy and information note on political parties and affiliation for December 2023.
The country policy and information note on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression in India has been updated to version 5.0.
'Actors of protection' and 'Internal Relocation' guidance documents have been updated.
The country policy and information note on medical and healthcare provision in India has been updated to version 2.0.
Updated the country policy and information note on Women fearing gender-based violence.
Removed country background note as it was no longer required.
Removed Country policy and information note: prison conditions, India, November 2019. This guidance is no longer relevant.
Added new information note on religious minorities and scheduled castes and tribes.
Removed country policy and information note on religious minorities, May 2018, as it is out of date.
Updated the note on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression.
Updated medical and healthcare provision document.
Added medical and healthcare provision information note
Country policy and information note on prison conditions added.
Removed CPIN India Prison conditions November 2016.
Added 3 new documents: Country policy and information note: Internal relocation,Country policy and information note: Actors of protection, Country background note: India
Updated the note on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression
Added CPIN India Women fearing gender-based violence, July 2018 document.
Guidance on religious minorities published.
Updated country policy and information note: sexual orientation and gender identity.
