Topic: UAPA
“Political protest not a crime,” Safoora Zargar seeks discharge from UAPA charges in 2020 Delhi violence case
Safoora Zargar’s legal team strongly argued that the allegations against her stem from her participation in peaceful protest activities, which are protected under constitutional rights.
Kerala activist Rejaz charged under UAPA days after Nagpur arrest, police allege Maoist links
Rejaz M. Sydeek, a 26-year-old activist with the Democratic Students Association (DSA) and an independent journalist from Kerala, has been charged under the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), days after his arrest by the Nagpur Police.
“Question is whether offence of UAPA or any other act is committed?” asks Delhi HC on Parliament security breach case
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday questioned the Delhi Police on how the stringent provisions of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) apply to...
UAPA accused Vijith Vijayan alleges human rights violations in Kerala jail
Ashfaq EJ & K Shabas Haris
Vijith Vijayan, an accused in the Pantheerankaavu Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) case, is reportedly enduring human rights violations...
Fought discriminatory citizenship law, Gulfisha Fatima marks five years in jail
A young, vibrant woman who was sent to prison in her early to mid-20s has now turned 31—spending all those years behind bars after being targeted by the Hindu nationalist BJP government for her dissent against discriminatory citizenship laws.
J&K police book pro-Palestinian protesters under draconian UAPA
Thousands of people across Jammu and Kashmir took to the streets on Friday to observe Al-Quds Day in solidarity with Palestine. However, the J&K Police have registered cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) against the organisers and participants at certain locations, citing pro-Hezbollah slogans and flag-waving.
