Union Home Minister Amit Shah recalled that his bail plea in the Sohrabuddin encounter case remained pending for two years, something he termed unprecedented. He said he had to stay outside Gujarat from 2010 to 2012 due to the prolonged delay.
The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal confirmed the Central Government’s decision to extend the ban on Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) for five years under the UAPA, citing evidence of its links to Khalistani terror groups, Pakistan’s ISI, and its role in inciting militancy, recruiting youth, targeting infrastructure, and disrupting national events. The tribunal found SFJ’s activities a direct threat to India’s national security, supported by testimonies, videos, and documents, concluding the ban was justified.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that justice would be delivered up to the level of the Supreme Court in all cases within three years of the registration of an FIR under the new criminal laws. Addressing a press conference after the new criminal laws were implemented, Shah expressed hope of a reduction of crime in future as 90 per cent conviction was expected under the new laws.
Today, On 15th May, Amit Shah remarked on Arvind Kejriwal’s interim bail, emphasizing its unusual nature and implying special treatment. He also commented on Kejriwal’s electoral promises and the alliance between AAP and Congress in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Shah dismissed claims of surveillance in Tihar jail and affirmed PM Modi’s leadership until 2029.