The Delhi High Court has ruled that the Popular Front of India (PFI) can challenge its five-year ban under the UAPA through a writ petition. The Centre’s objection on maintainability has been dismissed, and a government reply has been sought.
The Supreme Court of India granted bail to former PFI leader Abdul Sathar, involved in a conspiracy related to the 2022 murder of an RSS worker. The court emphasized that ideology shouldn’t result in imprisonment and criticized the use of custody to prevent future crimes, allowing Sathar to remain free during trial.
The Supreme Court of India granted bail to Athar Parwez, accused of plotting disturbances during Prime Minister Modi’s visit, citing the prolonged detention without trial as an infringement of personal liberty. The court noted doubts about evidence and emphasized the need for a timely trial, ordering his release under specified conditions.
Today(on 13th August), The Supreme Court of India granted bail to a 61-year-old former police officer charged under the UAPA, highlighting the principle that “bail is the rule, jail is the exception.” The accused was allegedly linked to the Popular Front of India (PFI), an organization accused of inciting violence.
Today, On 25th June, The Kerala High Court granted bail to 17 PFI members accused in the 2022 murder of an RSS leader, a significant development in the high-profile case. The accused are also on trial for inciting communal violence. The court’s decision includes restrictions on their movement and communication. The case involves a larger conspiracy and national implications.
During the hearing of the Abhimanyu murder case on March 18, the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court remarked that the disappearance of documents from courts was not a novel occurrence. Eleven crucial documents, including a 5,000-page chargesheet, post-mortem certificate, wound certificate, and statements of the accused and witnesses, reportedly went missing in January 2019. In in […]
