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Whether killing of Hindu religious leaders constitutes a ‘terrorist act’ is debatable, says Madras High Court

Madras High Court raises doubt on whether killing of RSS/BJP/Hindu religious leaders can be termed as a 'terrorist act'.

The Hindu

An anti-terror law and its interference with liberty

The judgment in the Fahad Shah case shows that the path to hold the state accountable can be easily chartered by those willing to do so

The Hindu

J&K HC quashes Aasif Sultan’s PSA detention, says order ‘illegal’

Srinagar-based journalist Aasif Sultan has been granted relief by the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, with his preventive detention order under the JK Public Safety Act being quashed.

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Police ask court to protect identities of 5 ‘potential witnesses’ against NewsClick: Indian Express

The Delhi police has moved court to protect the identities of five “potential witnesses” against news outlet NewsClick and its founder Prabir Purkayastha in the UAPA case, Indian Express reported. Their statements were recorded under section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure earlier this month.

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Dip in sedition FIRs, rise in UAPA cases pending probe: NCRB data

Sedition cases saw a dip across India last year, declining from 76 FIRs in 2021 to 20 cases in 2022, according to the National Crime Records Bureau’s latest annual report released on Sunday. With five FIRs, West Bengal saw the highest number of these cases, followed by three each in…

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Celebrating India’s loss in cricket: 7 Kashmiri students get interim bail

7 Kashmiri students granted bail after being jailed under UAPA and IPC for celebrating India's loss in Cricket World Cup. Charges dropped after legal opinion & senior prosecuting officer's analysis. Former J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti welcomes development.

The Hindu

Don’t invoke UAPA in Telangana, repeal it: Forum against Suppression

New Telangana govt must repeal UAPA & withdraw cases against social activists & people's orgs. Leaders from CPI (M), ex-CIC, TJS, CPI (ML) ND, P.O.W, R.S.V, Veekshanam & others discussed ways govt applies UAPA & IPC against people's leaders. Arrest of 'Bharat Bachao' leaders condemned.

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Kashmir students accused of terror for ‘celebrating’ India World Cup loss

Police have arrested seven students and charged them under a tough anti-terrorism law after India’s defeat to Australia.

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Police defend booking seven Kashmiri students under UAPA

J&K police defend move to book 7 students under UAPA for raising pro-Pak slogans; parents appeal for leniency, citing students' academic achievements and financial backgrounds. Political parties deplore police action, call for lenient approach & reach-out to youth.

The Hindu

Seven Kashmiri students charged under UAPA for raising pro-Pak. slogans during World Cup final

J&K Police file UAPA case against 7 students for raising pro-Pakistan slogans during Cricket World Cup final. Police action follows complaint by student from Punjab studying at SKUAST-K. J&K Students Association urges Union Home Minister & Lt. Governor to drop UAPA charges, condemn students' act & call for amicable resolution.

The Hindu

After 2 years behind bars, Kashmir Walla editor Fahad Shah walks out of jail

Kashmiri journalist and The Kashmir Walla editor Fahad Shah walked out of the jail today after nearly two years of incarceration – a week after the Jammu and Kashmir High Court granted him bail in a case involving a purported “seditious” article he wrote 13 years ago.

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Fahad Shah set to be released, but Kashmir Walla is a magazine without an address

Fahad Shah, 36, founder and editor of the Srinagar-based news magazine and portal The Kashmir Walla, is likely to be released this week, days after the Jammu & Kashmir High Court came down heavily on the administration for invoking various sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) against him…

The Hindu

J&K High Court grants bail to journalist held for 21 months under PSA

J&K High Court grants bail to Fahad Shah, editor of The Kashmir Walla, after 21 months in jail under PSA & quashing charges under UAPA. He still faces trial under Sections 13 & 35, 39 of UAPA & FCRA. His arrest was widely condemned by journalists' bodies.

The Hindu

Alan Shuhaib, accused in Pantheerankavu UAPA case, hospitalised after suspected suicide attempt

Alan Shuhaib, accused in Pantheerankavu UAPA case, found unconscious in apartment. Suspected suicide attempt with sleeping pills. Hospital authorities say condition stable. Reports suggest Alan blamed 'system' in WhatsApp message. Arrested in 2019 with friend over alleged Maoist links. SFI denied allegations, blamed Alan for ragging incident. Disha helpline: 1056,…

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Amnesty International, C&SN and HRW accuse Indian government of harassing human rights activists and NGOs

Accusing the Indian government of prosecuting, intimidating, and harassing human rights defenders, activists, and non-profit organisations on the pretext of countering terrorist financing, Amnesty International, Charity & Security Network (C&SN), and Human Rights Watch (HRW) have sought the intervention of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

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SC rejects PFI's plea challenging 5-year ban on it, asks it to approach HC

PFI has challenged March 21 order of the UAPA tribunal by which it had confirmed the Centre’s decision to ban it for five years. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

NewsClick founder tells SC he is not supplied with the grounds of his arrest

SC hears plea of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha, booked under UAPA, for grounds of arrest. Justice Gavai agrees to hear plea after Diwali vacations; Sibal seeks interim bail on medical grounds. Journalists’ collectives write to CJI to check “inherent malice” behind raids at NewsClick.

The Hindu

PFI plea against UAPA tribunal's order confirming Centre's ban dismissed by Supreme Court

Supreme court dismisses PFI plea against UAPA tribunal order confirming five-year ban imposed by Centre. Senior advocate Shyam Divan agrees with SC's view that PFI should approach High Court. Bench grants PFI opportunity to approach High Court and dismisses plea. PFI challenged March 21, 2023 order of UAPA tribunal confirming…

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India’s anti-terror laws being used to target non-profits, activists, says report ahead of FATF visit

Ahead of the Financial Action Task Force’s India visit to probe alleged misuse of local laws to crackdown on non-profits, a report published by a US-based rights group has alleged that India’s expanding scope of anti-terror laws have “wide-ranging adverse impacts” on rights defenders and non-profit organisations.

The Hindu

Delhi court sends NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha, HR head Amit Chakravarty to jail till December 1

Court sends NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha & HR head Amit Chakravarty to judicial custody till December 1 in UAPA case. Police sought fresh custodial interrogation & conducted raids at 88 locations in Delhi & 7 other states. 300 electronic gadgets seized, 46 individuals questioned.

Newslaundry

NewsClick founder, HR head sent to 9-day police custody

A Delhi court has sent NewsClick’s founder Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakraborty to nine days in police custody in the UAPA case, Bar and Bench reported. They will be produced before the court again on November 2.

Radio France Internationale

India's press freedom under scrutiny after police raids on journalists

The editor of an Indian news website stands accused of taking shady funds to promote pro-China propaganda in a case that has seen police interrogate dozens of journalists. But observers warn that the allegations are merely an excuse to intimidate the media.

The Hindu

Court extends judicial custody of NewsClick founder, HR head till October 25

NewsClick duo Prabir Purkayastha and Amit Chakraborty, booked under UAPA, to remain in judicial custody till October 25. They have moved SC against dismissal of their petitions challenging police remand

Newslaundry

SC notice to Delhi cops over NewsClick founder’s plea

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Delhi Police over the special leave petitions by NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakraborty against their arrest in a UAPA case, LiveLaw reported. The court will next hear the matter on October 30.

The Hindu

Supreme Court issues notice to police on arrest of NewsClick founder under UAPA

The case had reached the Supreme Court after the Delhi High Court refused to interfere with the arrest and subsequent police remand of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and employee Amir Chakraborty under the anti-terror law.

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