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Thursday, July 16, 2026
TopicUnlawful Activities (Prevention) Act

Topic: Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act

Manipur slaps NSA on youth already held under UAPA. Why HC quashed both cases, ordered his release

UAPA FIR was filed against 22-year-old in December 2025. While he was still in detention, the state govt issued a prevention detention order against him in March 2026. 

SC critiques own order denying bail to Umar, Sharjeel—bail rule, jail exception even in UAPA cases

Bench of justices B.V. Nagarathna & Ujjal Bhuyan quoted 2021 KA Najeeb judgement in which 3-judge bench ruled the right to speedy trial under Article 21 would apply in UAPA cases as well.

How SC relied on prosecution theory of ‘vertical chain of command’ to deny bail to Umar, Sharjeel

SC has granted bail to 5 other accused. It said Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam can renew their applications only after a year or upon completion of examination of protected witnesses.

2023 Parliament security breach case: Police file chargesheet against ‘kingpin’ Manoranjan, 5 others

The 6 were arrested under UAPA. In the nearly 1,000-page chargesheet filed, Special Cell of Delhi police accuses Manoranjan D of planning the breach over 2-3 yrs, it is learnt.

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

Lamine Yamal or Kylian Mbappe? There was never a discourse

After Spain routed France 2-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final, it is safe to say that Lamine Yamal has pocketed Kylian Mbappe in all crucial matches.

New US sanctions bill targets big 5 buyers of Russian crude. What are the repercussions for India

Top 5 purchasers ​of Russian crude are China, India, Slovakia, Hungary & Azerbaijan. The bill proposes exemptions for countries that import less than 15% of their natural gas from Russia.

DIA effect: Canada steams ahead with TKMS for new submarines, India’s P 75I still in works

Ottawa has handed over execution functions of critical defence projects to a CEO-led organisation for reducing procurement timelines and making it solely accountable for outcomes.

Satluj risks rekindling anger & distrust in Punjab. It’s not about the film, but the votes

Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj doesn’t blame any political party or individual politicians. We only know the demographic in Punjab it’s bound to trigger the most.