Topic: Public Safety Act
J&K’s sole AAP MLA Mehraj Malik detained under PSA, sparks outrage
Jammu and Kashmir’s only Aam Aadmi Party MLA from Doda, Mehraj Malik, was arrested on Monday for allegedly disturbing public order under the strict...
Jammu and Kashmir HC quashes detention of journalist Majid Hyderi, criticises govt’s “cavalier” use of PSA
The J&K High Court on Wednesday, while quashing the detention order against journalist Majid Hyderi, an independent journalist and television debater, strongly criticised the government for the “cavalier and casual exercise” of power under the draconian Public Safety Act (PSA).
PSA revoked, J&K govt releases Shah Faesal after 300 days of detention
The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday revoked the draconian Public Safety Act against former civil servant-turned-politician Shah Faesal.
India: Four draconian laws that need to be repealed immediately
There are many laws in India that are problematic and need to be repealed immediately. Here are four Indian laws, in particular, that should have never existed, let alone be used to stifle dissent and free speech in the country.
