Over 50% of those arrested under UAPA were under 30, Centre tells Parliament

The government said it was not considering any amendments to the anti-terror law, which critics say is being increasingly used to stifle dissent.

Scroll Staff

· Dec 15, 2021 · 09:44 am

As the police reach increasingly for draconian UAPA, are the courts pushing back?

There have been a few instances recently of the courts granting bail to people accused under the anti-terror law.

Umang Poddar

· Nov 11, 2021 · 04:30 pm

UAPA should not be misused for stifling dissent, says Supreme Court judge DY Chandrachud

He added the courts must ensure that they continue to remain the first line of defence against the deprivation of liberty of citizens.

Scroll Staff

· Jul 13, 2021 · 12:03 pm

In the TMC versus BJP political war, Calcutta High Court’s image takes a beating

A letter from the West Bengal Bar Council chairman to Chief Justice of India NV Ramana has led to a storm.

Scroll Staff

· Jun 30, 2021 · 09:00 am

If Lakshadweep wants to move to jurisdiction of Karnataka High Court, Parliament has to pass a law

The Centre cannot change this by executive order.

Sruthisagar Yamunan

· Jun 25, 2021 · 07:30 am

Why Supreme Court order in Delhi riots cases undermines Delhi High Court

Should the apex court have put a High Court order in suspended animation after having decided not to stay it?

Sruthisagar Yamunan

· Jun 21, 2021 · 06:30 am

Granting bail to activists, Delhi HC exposes abuse of UAPA – but flaws inherent in the law remain

Despite the principles set by the Delhi High Court, bail under UAPA will remain discretionary.

Sruthisagar Yamunan

· Jun 16, 2021 · 12:52 pm

Delhi Police plea to handcuff Umar Khalid, Khalid Saifi shows how SC advice is frequently ignored

The Supreme Court has made it clear that prisoners should be handcuffed only as the last resort, when every other measure has failed.

Sruthisagar Yamunan

· Jun 09, 2021 · 06:30 am

Stan Swamy case shows why bail on medical grounds remains highly discretionary

The 84-year-old social activist, arrested in the Bhima Koregaon case, is currently in hospital with a Covid-19 infection.

Sruthisagar Yamunan

· Jun 02, 2021 · 06:30 am

Why the Maratha quota case in Supreme Court is about more than just the 50% limit to reservations

At the heart of petitions challenging the Maratha quota is the federal question of whether states have the right to identify backward classes.

Sruthisagar Yamunan

· May 05, 2021 · 06:30 am

Why India may be better off if High Courts hear Covid-19 cases instead of Supreme Court

High Courts are uniquely placed to respond to complex situations arising in their states.

Sruthisagar Yamunan

· Apr 27, 2021 · 09:00 am

Analysis: Could ASI survey of Gyanvapi mosque lead to it being exempted from Places of Worship Act?

The law exempts ancient monuments and archaeological sites from its ambit.

Sruthisagar Yamunan

· Apr 15, 2021 · 06:30 am