The Delhi High Court on 27th May, denied bail to Abubacker E., former Chairman of the Popular Front of India (PFI), under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act being investigated by the NIA. The court found substantial evidence of PFI’s plan to establish Islamic law by 2047, overthrowing the constitutional government. Abubacker’s plea for medical grounds was also rejected. PFI and its affiliates were banned under UAPA by the Central Government on 28th September 2022, and the Apex Court declined to intervene in the matter on 6th November 2023.
Today, 6th May, The Delhi High Court ordered the release of Amit Chakraborty, HR Head of NewsClick, in a UAPA case, following his decision to become an approver. The case involves allegations of receiving funds from China. This ruling reflects the complexity and controversy of UAPA-related cases in India, impacting press freedom and anti-terror laws.
Today (May 3): The Delhi High Court reserved its order on the bail plea of NewsClick’s HR head under the UAPA. The charges allege receipt of funds for pro-China propaganda. Chakravarty’s counsel cited turning approver and requested bail under section 482 of the CrPC. The court awaits the decision amidst the ongoing case scrutiny.
Today (30th March): The Delhi Police filed a chargesheet against NewsClick under UAPA for propagating pro-China content. The chargesheet accuses the organization of spreading propaganda favorable to China’s interests and engaging in the dissemination of pro-China narratives for financial gain. The case also involves the arrest of NewsClick’s founder and HR head.
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 […]
