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) […]
The Supreme Court dismissed Maharashtra government’s petition seeking to stay the Bombay High Court’s acquittal of G N Sai Baba. The High Court ruled the acquittal as well-reasoned and nullified UAPA sanctions. Sai Baba, a former Delhi University professor, and others were acquitted due to failure of prosecution to substantiate allegations of Maoist connections.
The Delhi High Court postponed its decision on bail requests from Alumni Association of Jamia Millia Islamia president Shifa-ur-Rehman and student activist Gulfisha Fatima in relation to the case involving the purported broader conspiracy behind the 2020 riots. The Delhi High Court has recently concluded hearings on the bail applications of Shifa-ur-Rehman, the president of […]
Amidst broader deliberations regarding civil liberties and the delicate equilibrium between national security and individual rights, the Supreme Court has been petitioned to examine the constitutionality of specific clauses within the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The Supreme Court has been approached to scrutinize the constitutionality of certain provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act […]
A Delhi court has recently dismissed a petition by NewsClick founder-editor Prabir Purkayastha, who sought the release of his electronic devices seized in connection with a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The case against Purkayastha involves allegations that the news portal received funds to disseminate pro-China propaganda. Also read-Supreme Court Urges Prompt […]
NewsClick’s Editor-in-Chief, Prabir Purkayastha, and its Human Resources head, Amit Chakraborty, have moved the Supreme Court, challenging the Delhi High Court’s verdict that validated their arrest by the Delhi Police. The duo was taken into custody under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) over allegations of receiving Chinese funding to further anti-national propaganda. Senior Advocate […]
Delhi Riots Conspiracy: Key Insights Ahead of the UAPA Case Hearing The Delhi riots conspiracy case, which has garnered significant attention, is set to undergo day-to-day hearings under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Here’s a comprehensive overview of the case’s developments and what to expect: Background: The Delhi Police’s chargesheet alleges a conspiracy to […]