The recent discussion on the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) in Delhi raised concerns about its potential misuse if the current Government returns to power. Senior advocates emphasized the perilous state of civil liberties in India and highlighted arbitrary detentions under UAPA. There is an urgent need for judicial independence and adherence to constitutional rights.
In a significant move addressing the aftermath of the Manipur ethnic violence, the Supreme Court of India has stepped in to ensure a dignified burial or cremation for those who lost their lives in the conflict. This intervention follows the unsettling revelation that 94 unclaimed bodies are being preserved in mortuaries under state authority. Also […]
