News for 'UAPA'

'We never imagined such a thing would befall us'

'We never imagined such a thing would befall us'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Such was the terror created by the ATS, that all their relatives stayed away.

'Charges are 100 per cent false'

'Charges are 100 per cent false'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

'These charges of the prosecution will fall to the ground and I am 100 per cent sure of that.'

Terror accused woman in NIA custody tests COVID-19 positive

Terror accused woman in NIA custody tests COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Submitting a medical report before the Metropolitan Magistrate, the NIA, while moving an application for judicial remand of Hina Bashir Beigh, her husband Jahanzaib Sami and Abdul Basith till July 4, informed that the woman accused had tested positive for COVID-19 conducted ahead of shifting her to Tihar Jail.

Right to life includes undertrials: SC in Kappan case

Right to life includes undertrials: SC in Kappan case

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

"We state that the most precious fundamental 'right to life' unconditionally embraces even an undertrial. The consideration made herein is keeping in view the peculiar facts and circumstances of this case.

IRF ban is an attack on Muslims and democracy: Zakir Naik

IRF ban is an attack on Muslims and democracy: Zakir Naik

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

In an open letter, Naik, 51, who is abroad, said he will pursue all legal options to get the ban repealed and that the judiciary will fail the Modi government in its 'plans'.

Gorkha leader Bimal Gurung surfaces after 3 yrs, dumps BJP

Gorkha leader Bimal Gurung surfaces after 3 yrs, dumps BJP

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Gurung vowed to support the TMC in the 2021 Bengal assembly elections.

When your husband is jailed for a retweet...

When your husband is jailed for a retweet...

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Journalist Prashant Kanojia was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh police on August 18 for a retweet and has been in custody ever since.

'Shocking findings' in arrested Kerala journalist case, UP tells top court

'Shocking findings' in arrested Kerala journalist case, UP tells top court

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The Uttar Pradesh government told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that "shocking findings" have emerged in the investigation so far in the case in which Kerala-based scribe Sidhique Kappan was arrested on his way to Hathras, where a young Dalit woman had died after allegedly being gang-raped, in October.

A propaganda tool called #UrbanNaxal

A propaganda tool called #UrbanNaxal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

'The category of crime and criminals called Maoist or Naxal or #UrbanNaxals is an illegitimate creation of right-wing propaganda media frenzy.' 'It is a fiction repugnant to the Constitution and the law of the land,' argue Vernon Gonsalves and Arun Ferreira.

ED files money laundering case against Zakir Naik

ED files money laundering case against Zakir Naik

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

The Enforcement Directorate has registered a criminal case against controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik and his organisation IRF under money laundering laws.

SC directs UP to shift Kappan to Delhi hospital for better treatment

SC directs UP to shift Kappan to Delhi hospital for better treatment

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

"We are confined to health issue. It is in the interest of the state also that the accused gets better treatment," the bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and A S Bopanna observed.

Under house arrest, claims Omar; police cites Pulwama anniversary

Under house arrest, claims Omar; police cites Pulwama anniversary

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

'This is the "naya/new J&K" after Aug 2019. We get locked up in our homes with no explanation. It's bad enough they've locked my father (a sitting MP) & me in our home, they've locked my sister & her kids in their home as well'

BJP govts issue sedition FIRs like traffic challans

BJP govts issue sedition FIRs like traffic challans

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Why should an elected government, any party's government, need a law to protect itself from its people? asks Shekhar Gupta.

Activist Stan Swamy dies in custody awaiting medical bail

Activist Stan Swamy dies in custody awaiting medical bail

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Swamy's counsel said there was negligence on part of the Taloja prison authorities, who failed to provide immediate medical attention to the Jesuit priest.

Hizb chief, Bhatkal brothers among 18 designated as terrorists

Hizb chief, Bhatkal brothers among 18 designated as terrorists

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The hijackers of an Indian Airlines plane in 1999 -- Abdul Rauf Asghar, Ibrahim Athar and Yusuf Azhar -- have also been named in the list, prepared under provisions of the amended Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

NIA tells HC it cannot investigate Dabholkar's murder

NIA tells HC it cannot investigate Dabholkar's murder

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

The National Investigation Agency on Tuesday informed the Bombay high court that it cannot probe into the murder of anti-superstition activist Dr Narendra Dabholkar as the offence fell under the Indian Police Code and was not covered under the purview of NIA Act.

Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy acquitted of terror charges

Maoist leader Kobad Ghandy acquitted of terror charges

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

It noted that 68-year-old Ghandy was in custody for almost six years and six months during the pendency of case.

Labour rights activist Naudeep Kaur walks out of Karnal jail

Labour rights activist Naudeep Kaur walks out of Karnal jail

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Labour rights activist Naudeep Kaur was freed Friday by the Punjab and Haryana high court, which said slapping charges like attempt to murder on her is a 'debatable issue' to be considered at a later stage in the trial.

Koregaon-Bhima: Cong, NCP want withdrawal of cases

Koregaon-Bhima: Cong, NCP want withdrawal of cases

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Minister Jayant Patil said the Shiv Sena-Congress-NCP government favoured granting relief to those who were falsely implicated.

Malegaon blast: No in-camera trial, but curbs put on media

Malegaon blast: No in-camera trial, but curbs put on media

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Special NIA Judge V S Padalkar said conducting the trial in a "transparent manner" was among the reasons for rejecting the NIA's plea.

SC extends protection from arrest to Gautam Navlakha

SC extends protection from arrest to Gautam Navlakha

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

The top court directed the Maharashtra government to place before it the material which was collected during the investigation against Navlakha and placed before the high court in a sealed cover.

Zakir Naik's NGO moves Delhi HC over ban

Zakir Naik's NGO moves Delhi HC over ban

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The IRF, in its plea, has challenged the November 17, 2016, notification of the ministry of home affairs which had imposed an immediate ban on the organisation under UAPA.

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Modi is seen as exceptional not only on account of his acts but also owing to his style. He appears to sacrifice his life for the people -- like a fakir, a figure he came to epitomize even more in 2020 by growing a long white beard. Charisma is above accountability, and Modi has grasped these dynamics.

90% handicapped professor sentenced to life in prison

90% handicapped professor sentenced to life in prison

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

'In the history of Maharashtra this is the first case in which all the persons chargesheeted were all convicted under all the sections they were charged with, and sentenced to life.'

Can be anti-govt, but pro-India: Mahua Moitra in LS

Can be anti-govt, but pro-India: Mahua Moitra in LS

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The TMC MP also said the UAPA bill seeks to designate individuals as terrorists without due process. She was also of the view that this bill also takes away the powers of the state and also called it anti-federal, anti-constitutional and anti-people.

Protests move indoors, online during lockdown

Protests move indoors, online during lockdown

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Several protests and mass movements across Delhi and the country were at their peak when the coronavirus threat slowly crept in, throwing normal life out of gear and pushing everyone indoors to ensure social distancing.

Activists' arrests: Cops get 90 more days to file chargesheet

Activists' arrests: Cops get 90 more days to file chargesheet

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

The Pune Police had moved the court Saturday for extension of the 90-day period for filing chargesheet against the five persons, citing fresh arrests in the case.

Court frames charges against Kobad Ghandy

Court frames charges against Kobad Ghandy

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

A Delhi court on Monday charged alleged top naxal leader Kobad Ghandy with being a member of a banned terror outfit and furthering its activities in violation of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.

What parivartan does Modi want?

What parivartan does Modi want?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

The prime minister says he will bring real change to Bengal. Perhaps he will. The interesting thing is that his party has never defined what this change is, observes Aakar Patel.

Why every Indian should be worried

Why every Indian should be worried

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Even with more power against the individual than any other modern democratic nation, the Indian government seeks more. Such laws do not exist elsewhere in the civilised world, observes Aakar Patel.

2 Babbar Khalsa terrorists held in Delhi; arms, ammunition recovered

2 Babbar Khalsa terrorists held in Delhi; arms, ammunition recovered

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The duo were planning targeted killings in various north Indian states on the directions of Khalistan movement leaders sponsored by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, they said.

'Modi government is trying to be petty'

'Modi government is trying to be petty'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'Your confidence is shaken when the government does what it does these days, but then it is the same confidence that gives you the courage to stand up to the government's high-handedness.' 'There will always be people who will not fear jails or the physical and mental torture that visit citizens protesting against the government's draconian policies and laws.' 'There will always be Indians who will not be afraid to face the consequences of fighting for their Constitutional rights.'

Pragya Thakur hospitalised, fails to appear before court

Pragya Thakur hospitalised, fails to appear before court

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Her lawyer told the court that she is suffering from high blood pressure and is unable to travel from Bhopal to Mumbai.

JD-U list reflects Nitish's carefully crafted social engineering

JD-U list reflects Nitish's carefully crafted social engineering

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The Bihar CM has made a sagacious attempt to consolidate his extremely backward castes (EBC) support base while trying to make a dent into RJD's Muslim-Yadav combine.

'I am sure Kejriwal knew about IAC-BJP/RSS link'

'I am sure Kejriwal knew about IAC-BJP/RSS link'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'I was not really aware that this movement was slyly being propped up by the BJP and RSS.'

NIA books Zakir Naik for terror, searches IRF premises

NIA books Zakir Naik for terror, searches IRF premises

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

The action by the NIA came barely a few days after the Union Cabinet declared IRF as a banned organisation under UAPA.

NIA court issues non-bailable warrant against Zakir Naik

NIA court issues non-bailable warrant against Zakir Naik

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

The court also observed that it found substance in the allegations made by the NIA.

Dalit scholar Anand Teltumbde sent to NIA custody; Navlakha arrested

Dalit scholar Anand Teltumbde sent to NIA custody; Navlakha arrested

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Teltumbde, Navlakha and nine other civil liberties activists have been booked under the stringent provisions of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for having alleged Maoist links and conspiring to overthrow the government.

Delhi blasts: Lashkar suspect granted bail

Delhi blasts: Lashkar suspect granted bail

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Additional Sessions Judge Raj Kumar Chauhan allowed a plea of Gulam Ahmed Khan, facing trial under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), to be released on bail. Khan sought bail on the ground that co-accused Farooq Ahmed Batloo had already been released by the Delhi High Court.

Kanakamala IS module: Prime accused gets 14-yr jail

Kanakamala IS module: Prime accused gets 14-yr jail

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

They were arrested by the National Invesitgation Agency in the Kanakamala IS terror plot case.