The Madhya Pradesh High Court addressed religious terrorism, asserting that no religion condones violence while recognizing the complex roots of extremism. It denied bail to an accused linked to ISIS, citing serious charges and evidence from the NIA, including conspiracy to attack Jabalpur’s Ordnance Factory, thereby highlighting stringent bail conditions under UAPA.
Jahidul Islam, a Bangladeshi national, was sentenced to seven years in prison by a Bengaluru special court for promoting terrorism linked to Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh India. He also received a fine of Rs 57,000 for related offenses. His actions included robbery and recruitment for militant activities, contributing to a total of 11 convictions in similar cases.
The Supreme Court on Monday (16th Dec) ruled that the NIA can investigate not only scheduled offences but also non-scheduled offences if a connection is established. The court denied bail to Ankush Vipan Kapoor, accused of smuggling heroin, linking him to a larger smuggling network. Concerns over drug abuse and societal impacts were also highlighted.
On December 16, the Supreme Court expressed concern over drug abuse in India as it reviewed a bail petition for Ankush Vipan Kapoor, accused of heroin smuggling. The court urged for youth rehabilitation and open discussions. Kapoor’s bail was cancelled to facilitate a thorough investigation into his drug syndicate activities, highlighting the narco-terrorism threat.
Today, On 18th September, the Karnataka High Court dismissed charges against NCPCR chief Priyank Kanoongo, who faced allegations for a controversial tweet likening a Muslim orphanage to the “Taliban.” The court emphasized the need for public officials to exercise caution in their statements, quashing the FIR and highlighting the absence of terrorism references in Kanoongo’s remarks.
The Delhi High Court upheld the government’s decision to block the messaging platform Briar in Jammu & Kashmir, citing national security interests. The court acknowledged that in matters of national security, principles of natural justice can be bypassed. Briar’s open-source nature and potential use by terrorists were key considerations in the ruling.
A public interest litigation has been filed today in the Supreme Court against three newly amended criminal law bills in India. The petitioner seeks the formation of an expert committee to evaluate the legislation’s viability. The proposed bills aim to reform the country’s criminal laws, but the petition highlights various defects and discrepancies.(arguments: 50 words)
The Enemy Agents Ordinance, enacted to counter threats from individuals working against the state’s interests, is being emphasized in Jammu and Kashmir. The law grants extensive powers to detain and penalize those suspected of espionage or sabotage. Its application in the region aims to address security challenges, although it has faced criticism regarding potential abuse of power.