Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA)
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SC emphasizes strict adherence to UAPA sanction timelines; challenges must be raised promptly before trial courts to avoid misuse and delays in proceedings.
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Judiciary
Punjab & Haryana HC denies Interim Bail in UAPA Case, cites lack of jurisdiction [Read Order]
Punjab & Haryana HC dismisses interim bail plea in UAPA case, citing lack of jurisdiction and upholding Supreme Court precedent against such relief.
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Judiciary
'Bail is rule, jail an exception' can be applied in UAPA cases: SC [Read Judgment]
SC affirms "bail is the rule, jail an exception" in UAPA cases, granting bail to an ex-police constable, citing lack of evidence for terrorism charges.
Judiciary
SC declines to consider plea by Malegoan blast case accused against sanction
SC declines to consider Malegaon blast accused Sameer Kulkarni's plea against the sanction under UAPA, supporting the Bombay High Court's decision.
Judiciary
Right to speedy trial can't be frustrated due to severity of offence: SC
Supreme Court grants bail to accused, stressing that the right to a speedy trial cannot be compromised by the severity of the offense.
UAPA Tribunal confirms ban upon two J&K outfits
UAPA Tribunal confirms ban on Muslim League J&K and Tehreek-e-Hurriyat J&K for secessionist activities under Section 3(1) of the anti-terror law.
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Delhi HC rejects plea of ISIS terrorist who planned Haridwar Kumbh Mela terror attacks [Read Judgment]
Delhi High Court refuses relief for Haridwar Kumbh Mela attack planner ISIS terrorist Mohsin Ibrahim Sayyed.
Engineer Rashid Seeks Interim Bail to Take Oath as MP After 2024 Lok Sabha Polls Victory Amidst NIA Charges
Engineer Rashid seeks interim bail to take oath as MP after winning the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, amidst NIA charges and detention in Tihar Jail since 2019.
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No doubt that UAPA charges are prima facie true, Delhi HC refuses relief for E Abubacker, ex-Chief of banned Islamist outfit PFI [Read Judgment]
Delhi High Court refuses to release terrorism-accused former PFI Chief E Abubacker on interim bail on 'humanitarian' grounds citing "no uncertainty" that case on him is prima facie true.
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'National security always paramount,' SC cancels bail of PFI members [Read Judgment]
SC emphasizes national security, cancels bail of eight PFI members, stressing balance between civil liberties and counter-terrorism under UAPA.
Supreme Court asks Soren to persuade on challenge to arrest after rejection of bail in money laundering case
SC asks Soren to justify his arrest challenge after bail denial in money laundering case, emphasizing prima facie evidence and judicial findings against him.
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Accused has fundamental, statutory right to be told grounds of arrest: SC [Read Judgment]
The Supreme Court has ruled that anyone arrested must be informed of the grounds of arrest in writing, extending this right under the UAPA and other laws, citing Articles 22(1) and 22(5) of the Consti...
SC declares arrest of Newsclick's Editor-in-Chief Prabir Purkayastha as invalid
SC declares Newsclick Editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha's arrest invalid. He was detained in October 2023 under UAPA for alleged pro-China propaganda. SC orders release.
SC declines to stay Bombay HC's judgment acquitting ex DU professor in Maoists link case
SC declines stay on Bombay HC's acquittal of G N Saibaba in Maoist case, agrees to review Maharashtra's appeal. Highlights legal proceedings.
Delhi HC issues notice on Sharjeel Imam's plea for compulsory bail in Delhi Riots sedition case
Delhi High Court issues notice on 2020 Delhi riots' prime-accused Sharjeel Imam's plea for statutory bail in a sedition case.
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