During the UAPA challenge hearing, a petitioner told the Delhi High Court that even criticism of an AI Summit could lead to jail under the anti-terror law. The court is examining whether key provisions of UAPA violate free speech and constitutional rights.
The Bombay High Court has upheld the constitutional validity of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), dismissing a petition by Anil Babura Baile, linked to the Elgar Parishad case. The court concluded that the law’s provisions are constitutional despite criticisms regarding misuse to suppress dissent.