The Supreme Court of India has given the Jammu and Kashmir government six weeks to report on detained Pakistani nationals, citing data loss due to recent floods. The court acknowledged the challenges faced by the authorities in providing this information and set a follow-up hearing for July 25 to ensure compliance with the deadline.
Nazir Ahmad Ronga, a senior lawyer in J&K, was detained without an arrest warrant under the Public Safety Act (PSA). The action, reportedly taken on “orders from above,” is linked to his opposition to the abrogation of Article 370. His family expressed shock and distress. This incident highlights the importance of protecting individual freedoms in conflict-prone areas.
On 4th March, The High Court of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh orders the release of Umar Aijaz Mir, who was held under the Public Safety Act in Bareilly Jail, UP. Mir, initially detained on stone-pelting charges and a grenade discovery, sparks concerns over the Act’s application. The court’s decision sets a precedent for protecting individual rights and scrutinizing preventive detention orders.
