Today, On 22nd October, the NIA charged Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi under the UAPA related to his role in anti-CAA protests. Gogoi, a critic of the Citizenship Amendment Act, has voiced concerns about cultural threats to Assam. He plans to contest the charges, which include conspiracy and promoting enmity, in the Gauhati High Court.
Umar Khalid, a former JNU student and activist, has spent four years in jail awaiting the framing of charges under the UAPA in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots. Despite being acquitted in one case, he remains detained due to a second case invoking anti-terror laws. Legal proceedings have been slow, raising concerns about justice in UAPA cases.
Today, On 6th September, Student activist Meeran Haider withdrew his bail plea in connection with a UAPA case related to the 2020 Delhi riots, opting to approach the trial court instead. Accused of conspiracy, Haider faces charges under UAPA and the IPC for the northeast Delhi riots. His legal battle is closely watched as it may set a precedent for similar cases.
Today, 10th April, The ongoing legal proceedings regarding Umar Khalid’s bail hearings in Delhi highlight the influence of social media narratives on judicial processes. The Delhi Police’s statement in court revealed Khalid’s alleged manipulation of online content to sway bail decisions. Legal arguments also addressed the prosecution’s reliance on evidence and the evolving interpretation of prima facie evidence in similar cases.