Topic: draconian laws
(Re)visiting the origins of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act
In his essay “Political Theology: Four Chapters on the Concept of Sovereignty,” the German political theorist Carl Schmitt elaborates on the concept of a...
“Narendra Modi: coward and insecure, Umar Khalid: brave,” say activists and friends on Khalid’s 1000th day in jail
As Umar Khalid, rights activist and a doctoral degree holder from Jawahar Lal Nehru University (JNU), completes 1000 days of incarceration under draconian UAPA, concerned citizens, activists, his friends and family gathered today at the Press Club of India to commemorate and remember the ‘struggles for social justice.’
Law Commission says Sedition should be retained, suggests punishment upto life imprisonment
The Law Commission of India has recommended against the total repeal of Sedition law (Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code) and has instead proposed that the provision be retained with certain amendments.
Jahangirpuri: 5 Muslims charged under draconian National Security Act
Five Muslims who were arrested in connection with the violence at Delhi's Jahangirpuri on Saturday have been charged under the draconian National Security Act (NSA).
Haryana Assembly passes anti-conversion Bill amid Congress walkout
The Haryana Assembly on Tuesday passed a Bill against religious conversions amid a walkout by Congress.
Conversion laws put coercive pressure on Dalits, Adivasis to not profess Christianity or Islam: Letter to President
Over two dozen prominent individuals including former Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy Admiral Laxminarayan Ramdas, former Member of Delhi Minorities Commission A C Michael, Dalit intellectual Kancha Ilaiah released a statement that criticised the moves of the several state governments ruled by the BJP and other political parties, targeting Christians, Muslims, Dalits, Adivasis, and Hindu women using anti-conversion laws.