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Saturday, April 27, 2024
TopicUnlawful Activities (Prevention) Act

Topic: Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act

Delhi HC directs trial court to decide on Sharjeel Imam’s bail in sedition case by next month

The student activist has sought bail under 436A of the CrPC stating that he has already spent 4 years in custody, which is more than half of the maximum sentence.

Amit Shah assures law will not be ‘misused’ as Lok Sabha passes anti-terror bill

Home Minister Amit Shah defended amendments to the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) saying it will only be used to keep law enforcement a step ahead of terrorists.

India has two legal systems to use when needed: Democratic and dictatorial

Bhima-Koregaon arrests show how Indian Constitution 'guarantees' rights and liberties but also snatches them away.

On Camera

Instagram reels on stoicism are the new rage — they can battle burnout and bigotry

The Romans’ version of stoicism is rapidly picking popularity on Instagram — Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, and Seneca are some names that get thrown at you when you fire up your screen.

Government allows export of onions to six countries, sets buffer stock target

The government had imposed an export prohibition in order to ensure adequate domestic availability of onions in the country.

Germany removes restrictions, India can now buy small arms from its firms

Germany’s erstwhile Christian Democratic Union govt, led by Angela Merkel, prevented sale of small arms to police forces in states they perceived had ‘bad human rights record’.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.