Saturday, July 12, 2025

Topic: Public Safety Act

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India: Four draconian laws that need to be repealed immediately

There are many laws in India that are problematic and need to be repealed immediately.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.