Delhi High Court Reviews Sharjeel Imam’s Bail Request Amidst Police Opposition in 2020 Riots UAPA Case

At Delhi High Court, the city police firmly opposed the bail plea of student activist Sharjeel Imam in connection with the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) case. At Delhi High Court, the city police on Tuesday firmly opposed the bail plea of student activist Sharjeel Imam in connection with the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) […]

Supreme Court Demands Medical Report for NewsClick Founder, Critiques Administration’s Competence

On Tuesday, February 20th, the Supreme Court postponed the hearing of a petition filed by NewsClick founder and editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha challenging his arrest and detention in the UAPA case until February 27th, which falls on the following Tuesday. The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday (20th February) directed the Delhi Police to furnish a […]

Supreme Court Urges Prompt Action on Guidelines for Digital Device Seizures Amid Privacy Concerns

The Supreme Court of India has expressed its concerns over the delay in framing guidelines for the search and seizure of personal digital devices by law enforcement agencies. This issue, which has significant implications for privacy and freedom of expression, especially among journalists and academicians, has been a topic of intense debate and legal scrutiny. […]