FIR was lodged as there were flags of Iran-backed outfit during procession, says cops. Srinagar MP, PDP functionaries slam arrests made under stringent law.
L-G Saxena also sanctioned prosecution of former Central University of Kashmir professor Sheikh Showkat Hussain in connection with alleged anti-India statements at a conference in Delhi.
Senior advocate Indira Jaising joins list of jurists seeking deferment of implementation of new laws, scheduled for 1 July. Experts worried about lack of procedural safeguards, misuse.
Justice Atul Sreedharan made the remarks while granting bail to Khursheed Ahmad Lone, charged under the Act, questions lack of specific material against UAPA accused in bail hearings.
Khalid, who is facing charges under UAPA in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, had filed his second bail plea. His first application was rejected in 2022.
Police should have communicated to Purkayastha grounds of his arrest, which was his constitutional right under Article 22 (1), bench of Justices B.R. Gavai & Sandeep Mehta says.
Court says Delhi Police failed to communicate grounds of Purkayastha's arrest to him, his counsel. He was arrested last yr in a UAPA case for allegedly promoting ‘pro-China propaganda’.
The court has taken cognizance of a chargesheet filed by Delhi Police special cell. NewsClick has been accused of receiving money for pro-China propaganda.
Khalid is an accused in the alleged larger conspiracy behind the 2020 northeast Delhi communal riots. He has been booked under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).
It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.
As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.
Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.
Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.
There is no such thing as moderate Islam. Be it Shias or Sunnis, hardline radicalism is at the core of their beliefs.