Delhi High Court has reserved its verdict on bail pleas of activists Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid in the UAPA case linked to the alleged pre-planned conspiracy behind the February 2020 Delhi riots.
Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis defended the proposed Special Public Safety Act aimed at combating threats from Maoist organisations relocating to urban areas. The law, discussed with journalist bodies, focuses on unlawful activities while ensuring citizen freedom. Offenses will be cognizable and non-bailable, with severe penalties for association with unlawful groups.
Today (21st May): TISS seeks dismissal of Dalit PhD student Ramadas K S’s plea against suspension due to alleged misconduct and anti-national activities. Mumbai’s Tata Institute of Social Sciences argued that Ramadas bypassed the internal appeal process and urged the Bombay High Court to revoke the suspension order. The court scheduled the next hearing on June 18.