Synopsis: The objective of UAPA is to check terrorism, and its misuse is against the ethos of democracy. Background: Recently, Delhi High Court granted bail to activists who were undertrial for their alleged involvement in the 2020 Delhi riots. The judgment is a judicial opposition to the authoritarian regime of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act… Continue reading Balancing Civil rights and Anti-terror laws
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Protecting the right to dissent from UAPA
Synopsis: The Delhi High Court granted bail to young student and activists Natasha Narwal, Devangana Kalita, Asif Tanha. The present judgement of Delhi HC will go a long way in strengthening the most important pillar of our democracy – right to protest and dissent. Contents1 Introduction2 What are the problems faced by courts in granting… Continue reading Protecting the right to dissent from UAPA
“Safe Harbour Protection” for Twitter Withdrawn
What is the News? According to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY), Twitter has failed to comply with the Information Technology (IT) Rules, 2021. This means the “Safe Harbour” Protection under Section 79 of the Information Technology (IT) Act is withdrawn for Twitter. What is “Safe Harbour” Protection under Section 79 of IT Act?… Continue reading “Safe Harbour Protection” for Twitter Withdrawn
UAPA or Unlawful Activities Prevention Act – Explained, Pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 What was the case?3 About Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,19674 The rationale behind the law5 Draconian provisions of the UAPA6 Issues associated with UAPA7 Suggestions for UAPA8 Conclusion Introduction The Delhi High Court recently granted bail to 3 students, accused of conducting riots and anti CAA protests in North East Delhi. This case highlights… Continue reading UAPA or Unlawful Activities Prevention Act – Explained, Pointwise
Significance of the Kedar Nath Singh Judgment on Sedition
Synopsis: The significance of Kedar Nath Singh judgment for sedition cases was once again highlighted in the recent Vinod Dua sedition case. The 1962 judgment upheld Section-124A of the Indian Penal Code, but it significantly narrowed down the provision. Contents1 Background:2 What is Section 124A of IPC?3 Facts of Kedarnath Singh v State of Bihar… Continue reading Significance of the Kedar Nath Singh Judgment on Sedition
Sedition law in India: Arguments for and against- Explained, pointwise
Contents1 Introduction2 About the recent case of Sedition3 What is sedition?4 History of Sedition law in India5 Judicial interventions on Sedition law in India6 Arguments supporting the sedition law in India7 Arguments against the sedition law in India8 Suggestions Introduction Recently the Supreme Court invalidated a sedition case filed against a journalist. In judgement, the… Continue reading Sedition law in India: Arguments for and against- Explained, pointwise
Journalists need protection against “sedition charges”: Supreme Court
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What was the case?4 What did the Court say?5 Kedar Nath Singh Judgment,1962 What is the News? Supreme Court of India has quashed the FIR lodged against a senior journalist for sedition charge and other offences. In that, the court held that the Journalists need protection against sedition charges.… Continue reading Journalists need protection against “sedition charges”: Supreme Court
“Sedition law” needs relook, especially for media: Supreme Court
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 What was the case?4 What did the petitioners argue?5 What did the Court say?6 About Section 124A of IPC: What is the News? The Supreme Court of India has said that Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code that deals with sedition requires interpretation, particularly in the context of… Continue reading “Sedition law” needs relook, especially for media: Supreme Court
Misuse of Sedition law in India
Synopsis – Unwarranted arrest of MP in Andhra Pradesh is another example of the misuse of the Sedition law in India relating to exciting disaffection against the government. Introduction- Section 124-A [which deals with sedition law] has been misused in a number of cases in India. One of them is the unwarranted arrest of K.… Continue reading Misuse of Sedition law in India
Status of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act(UAPA) in 2019
What is the News? The Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) informed Lok Sabha about the number of cases registered under the Unlawful Activities [Prevention] Act(UAPA) in 2019. Key Data Provided by MHA on cases under UAPA: Persons arrested under UAPA: In 1226 cases around 1948 persons were arrested under UAPA across the country in 2019. This… Continue reading Status of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act(UAPA) in 2019
