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New criminal laws enacted from today: All you need to know about them
India prepares for the enactment of three groundbreaking criminal laws on July 1, 2024, aimed at replacing colonial-era statutes with modern legal frameworks. These laws introduce innovative measures like Zero FIR and expedited trials while addressing concerns about expanded police powers. With meticulous preparations underway, including training programs and technological upgrades, the nation anticipates a transformative shift towards a more efficient and just legal system, emphasizing fairness and timely justice delivery.
Sikh extremists on Canada's no-fly list lose appeal, court sees 'reasonable grounds' for terror concern
A Canadian court has upheld the no-fly designations of Sikh extremists Bhagat Singh Brar and Parvkar Singh Dulai, dismissing their appeal as there are "reasonable grounds" to suspect they pose a security threat. The court found that the Secure Air Travel Act is justified in preventing potential terrorism offenses while respecting rights.
Delhi court grants bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Shah in money laundering case
A Delhi court has granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah in a money laundering case related to alleged terror funding in Jammu and Kashmir. The court noted that Shah was in custody for six years and 10 months in the case in which the maximum punishment was seven years.
Kangana Ranaut slap row: CISF woman constable gets offer of legal assistance
Some farmer outfits supported the CISF constable who allegedly slapped Kangana Ranaut at the Chandigarh airport over her stance on farmers' protests. The constable, Kulwinder Kaur, has been suspended and an FIR lodged against her.
SC adjourns medical bail plea of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha for April 22
A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta adjourned to next Monday the plea of Purkayashta, seeking bail on medical ground, as senior advocate Kapil Sibal representing him was unavailable.
Australian court lifts order blocking X on church stabbing video
Australian court rejects bid to extend order for X, owned by Musk, blocking videos of bishop's stabbing. Legal tussle with PM Albanese. Musk criticises censorship, refuses global post removal. Geo-blocking ruled ineffective.
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Delhi HC directs release of Newsclick HR head Amit Chakravarty in UAPA case
Delhi High Court orders Amit Chakravarty's release from custody under UAPA law due to medical reasons, turning him into an approver and prosecution witness in a case involving alleged pro-China propaganda spread by NewsClick.
Afraid of offending vote banks, Congress and TMC silent when terror struck during UPA rule: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the Congress and the TMC of remaining silent during terror attacks in the country under the UPA regime, alleging they feared offending their vote banks. Speaking at a rally in Durgapur, Shah claimed that the BJP-led NDA government took a tough stance on terror and prioritized national security, contrasting it with what he described as a softer approach during the Congress-led UPA regime, when the TMC was also an ally.
Bomb hoax at schools: IS angle suspected, Delhi Police Special Cell to investigate
Delhi Police investigates bomb threats to schools during elections, leading evacuations and searches. Emails mention Quran verses, hint at cyber war using dark web. Probe extends to Chaha Nehru Hospital bomb threat.
Take on sexual terror as we do terrorism
What happened to a foreigner happens to our citizens with far less outbreak of outrage or shame. At the root of the problem is lack of adequate deterrence - cultural, procedural, legal - against sexual violence. We need zero-tolerance, treating rape on a par with every patriot's favourite offence, terrorism.
2006 Mumbai train bombings: Delhi HC dismisses plea by death row convict for info under RTI
The Delhi High Court dismissed Siddique's petitions seeking information about the officers involved in the Mumbai train blasts investigation and grant of sanction for his prosecution. The court upheld the CIC decision, citing the officers' right to privacy and potential danger. The trial court order of death sentence is pending confirmation before the Bombay High Court.
701 sedition, 5023 UAPA cases registered in 2018-22: Govt to LS
The minister said during this period, 788 people were arrested and charge sheet was filed against 500 in sedition and offences against state cases. A total of 131 people were acquitted too. He said under the UAPA, 8,947 people were arrested and 6,503 people named in charge sheets. A total of 550 people were acquitted too.
NIA scaled up crackdown on terror networks in 2023
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) in India has increased its crackdown on terror networks, conducting over 1000 raids and arresting 625 accused across the country. The agency achieved a 94.70% conviction rate, with 74 accused sentenced in various cases. The agency also conducted multiple raids to identify suspects behind attacks on High Commissions of India in Ottawa and London and the Consulate General in San Francisco.
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill widens definition of terrorism
A significant change is the inclusion of "economic security." The bill states that those found guilty of committing a terrorist act shall "be punished with death, or imprisonment for life", and those who conspire or attempt to abet or incite such action, or knowingly facilitate the commission of a terrorist act, could face a jail term of not less than five years and extending to life.
Redrafted bills broaden definition of terrorism, include threat to economic security
The revised Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023 (BNS) has modified Section 113, aligning it with the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, broadening the definition of a 'terrorist act' to include threats to economic security and monetary stability while excluding intimidation of the general public or disturbance of public order. The latest BNS Bill drops proposed fines of Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh for various terrorist acts, leaving the court to determine the penalty.
"We are moving to full offence, Gaza will never go back to what it was": Israeli Defence Minister
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has announced that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) are moving to a "full offence" against Hamas targets in response to recent terror attacks. He stated that Gaza will "never go back to what it was" and that Hamas will regret their actions. The IDF spokesperson has confirmed that killing senior Hamas members is a top priority, and dozens of Israeli Air Force fighters have struck over 200 targets in Gaza.
Delhi Police gave us no FIR, neither reveal offences: NewsCLick on office raids
NewsClick has issued a statement condemning the Delhi Police raids on its premises. The online news portal claims that it has not been provided with a copy of the FIR or informed about the specific charges against it. NewsClick alleges that electronic devices were seized without due process, and its office has been sealed. The website states that it has been targeted by various government agencies since 2021 and accused of offences under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. NewsClick asserts that it is an independent news website and denies publishing Chinese propaganda.
Slain gangster Sukhdool Singh associated with Khalistani entities to run syndicate from Canada
The case was originally registered by the Special Cell of Delhi Police on August 7 last year. Appreciating the gravity of the offence and its international ramifications in the instant crime, the Central government directed the National Investigation Agency to take over the investigation on August 26 last year.
Law panel chief interacts with members of Home Committee; suggests changes in BNS
Law Commission Chairperson Justice (retd) Ritu Raj Awasthi was also present at the meeting of the standing committee on Home headed by BJP's Brijlal, a former director general of police of Uttar Pradesh. What amounts to "lynching" should also be defined for greater clarity, the law panel suggested, according to the sources.
Antilia bomb scare case: Ex-cop Sachin Waze wanted to create terror in the mind of Ambanis, says NIA court
Special NIA judge A M Patil denied bail to Waze on September 16 and the detailed order was made available on Friday. Citing statements of witnesses, the court said the applicant and the co-accused in the case had tried to spread terror in the mind of the Ambani family and had eliminated Hiran after conspiring with each other.
Allahabad HC grants bail to four men in 2005 Ayodhya terror attack case
A case was registered against the four accused under various sections of IPC, including sections 302 (murder) and 295 (defiling place of worship), with Ram Janmabhoomi police station. The four men now released on bail -- Shakeel Ahmed, Mohammad Naseem, Asif Iqbal, and Irfan -- were accused of being involved in the conspiracy behind the terror attack.
US court stays extradition on Tahawwur Rana pending his appeal
"The extradition of Rana to India is stayed pending the conclusion of his appeal before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit," Judge Fischer said in the order issued on August 18.
View: India’s criminal justice system needs real decolonising, and must go beyond mere textual changes
The historical roots of IPC unveil a narrative of colonial imposition. Macaulay's presumption of Western legal (and civilisational) superiority led to the transplantation of ideals that failed to accommodate indigenous legal sensibilities. The purported simplification, while promising justice, inadvertently entangled us in a legacy of colonial and Victorian values.
HC permits virtual production of Yasin Malik in terror funding case
The Delhi High Court has directed jailed separatist leader Yasin Malik to appear virtually before it via video conferencing from Tihar jail in connection with an appeal by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) seeking the death penalty for him in a terror funding case. Malik, who is currently serving a life sentence for several offences, including those under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the IPC, was described as a "very high risk prisoner" in an application by jail authorities who said it was necessary to not physically produce him in court to maintain public order and safety.
Delhi HC to hear plea on virtual production of Yasin Malik in terror funding case on Aug 7
The Delhi High Court has listed for hearing on August 7 the plea for virtual production of separatist leader Yasin Malik in connection with the NIA's plea seeking death penalty for him in a terror funding case. Malik, who is presently serving life term and considered a "very high risk prisoner", cannot be physically produced in court, according to the application filed by jail authorities.
British Pakistani radical preacher charged with terror offences in UK
Anjem Choudary, a radical Islamist preacher with dual British and Pakistani nationality who had been freed from prison a few years ago has been charged with three terrorism-related offences to be produced in court in London on Monday.
26/11 attack accused Pakistani-origin Canadian Tahawwur Rana petitions US court against extradition to India
Filing the Writ of habeas corpus through his attorney, Rana, 62, challenged his extradition by the Government of India. Rana's extradition would violate the United States-India extradition treaty in two respects, his attorney argued.
Delhi HC issues notice to Yasin Malik on NIA plea seeking death penalty for him in terror funding case
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who appeared on behalf of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), argued that the accused indulged in terrorist and secessionist activities and should be awarded death penalty by treating the matter as a "rarest of rare" case.
Los Angeles court clears extradition of 26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana to India
"The Court has reviewed and considered all of the documents submitted in support of and in opposition to the Request, and has considered the arguments presented at the hearing," Judge Jacqueline Chooljian, US Magistrate Judge of the US District Court Central District of California, said in a 48-page court order dated May 16, which was released Wednesday.
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