On 17 Feb 2024, Delhi’s Karkardooma Courts rejected bail for Sharjeel Imam, a prominent figure in the Anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protests. Despite serving four years, the court refused his plea due to the cumulative nature of his charges, marking a pivotal moment in legal interpretation and setting a precedent for similar cases. This decision fuels the ongoing debate on national security versus individual rights.
The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Delhi Police following a plea by Prabir Purkayastha challenging the UAPA FIR against him. The case involves allegations of illicit foreign funds, press freedom, and the use of UAPA against journalists. This legal challenge holds significant implications for media freedom and the application of anti-terrorism laws in India.
A Kerala court sentenced Riyas to 10 years in prison for promoting ISIS ideology and activities in India, imposing a ₹50,000 fine. The judgment highlighted his radicalization, dissemination of ISIS propaganda through social media, and involvement in criminal conspiracy. It emphasized the need for deterrence and public order maintenance in combating extremism. The case underscores challenges posed by digital radicalization and the importance of a strong legal framework for addressing such threats.
The Supreme Court of India has denied bail to an individual involved in promoting Khalistan, emphasizing the severity with which the judiciary addresses terrorism and separatism. The accused allegedly received illicit financial support to advocate for the separatist ideology, highlighting the ongoing vigilance required to combat such movements within India.
The Delhi High Court is considering the bail plea of Amit Chakraborty, HR head of NewsClick, in a case under the UAPA, alleging pro-China propaganda funding. Chakraborty’s decision to turn approver and the State’s lack of objection to bail signal a pivotal moment. The outcome will impact journalistic freedom and use of anti-terror laws.
Yasin Malik is a convict in a terror funding case, where he was found guilty of several offences under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Yasin Malik, the chief of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), has approached the Delhi High Court, seeking medical intervention for his cardiac […]
The Delhi High Court has recently issued a directive to the Delhi Police, emphasizing the need for a clear distinction in the roles of Sharjeel Imam, a student activist, and his co-accused in the context of the 2020 Delhi riots. This development is a significant turn in the ongoing legal proceedings related to the riots, […]
In a landmark judgment, the Bombay High Court granted bail to Gautam Navlakha, a senior journalist and activist, in the Bhima Koregaon – Elgar Parishad riots case. The court, comprising Justices AS Gadkari and Shivkumar Dige, found no substantial evidence to suggest Navlakha’s involvement in a terrorist act as defined under Section 15 of the […]
The Madras High Court, in a significant ruling, granted bail to a man arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) while raising a crucial question about the nature of terrorist acts. The bench, comprising Justices S.S. Sundar and Sunder Mohan, deliberated on whether a conspiracy to kill Hindu religious leaders could be classified as […]
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have withdrawn charges under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) against seven students of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST). The students were arrested following a complaint that they had allegedly threatened a fellow student and raised pro-Pakistan slogans after Australia’s victory against India in the cricket World […]