UAPA CHARGES
Allow jailed Rashid to take oath as Lok Sabha MP: Omar Abdullah
Former J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah congratulated Lok Sabha members, including those representing his National Conference, for taking oaths. He called for Engineer Rashid Sheikh, who is currently in Tihar jail on UAPA charges, to be given the opportunity to represent his constituents. Abdullah emphasized the importance of democracy and the injustice faced by imprisoned individuals.
Crime in North India: How women are becoming instrumental for gangs like Lawrence Bishnoi
Gang leaders in North India are increasingly using social media to recruit women interested in crime, playing multifaceted roles from honey-trapping targets to executing reconnaissance and participating in lethal operations. This trend is credited to Lawrence Bishnoi and his faction, who used social media to enlist females for their criminal enterprises.
Release Engineer Rashid, say Kashmir leaders
Political parties in Kashmir demand the release of Abdul Rashid Sheikh alias Engineer Rashid, who won the Lok Sabha elections from Baramulla by a huge margin. Mehbooba Mufti of PDP urges the government to respect the people's verdict and release Engineer Rashid. Muhammad Yusuf Tarigami of CPM calls for a review of cases of prisoners jailed under UAPA law.
Supreme Court quashes arrest and remand of Newsclick Editor under UAPA
The Supreme Court overturned the arrest of Prabir Purkayastha, chief editor of NewsClick, under UAPA, linked to allegations of boosting Chinese propaganda in a New York Times article.
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.
Delhi HC reserves order on NewsClick HR head's bail plea in UAPA case
The Special Cell of the Delhi Police arrested NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and Chakravarty on October 3 last year. Both of them are currently in judicial custody. According to the FIR, a large amount of funds to the news portal came from China to "disrupt the sovereignty of India" and cause disaffection against the country.
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Delhi court takes cognisance of charge sheet against NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha under UAPA
A Delhi court acknowledges a charge sheet against NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha under UAPA anti-terror law, alleging pro-China propaganda funding. The court sets May 31 for charge framing arguments. NewsClick's HR Head was allowed to become an approver. The police arrested Purkayastha and Chakravarty in October last year, accusing them of receiving funds from China to disrupt India's sovereignty.
NewsClick case: Requisite sanction procured to prosecute Prabir Purkayastha under UAPA, police tell court
Under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, an independent authority makes a recommendation to the competent authority (central or state government) about prosecuting an accused after reviewing the evidence gathered by the investigating agency. It is for the competent authority to decide whether or not to grant sanction.
NewsClick case: Delhi Police files over 8,000-page charge sheet, names Purkayastha as accused
The Delhi Police filed a chargesheet on Saturday in connection with a case lodged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) against news portal NewsClick, which is accused of receiving a huge amount of money to peddle pro-China propaganda through its stories, sources said on Saturday. The chargesheet runs into several thousand pages.
Reading Mein Kampf doesn't a fascist make
The power of ideas is undeniable, capable of influencing individuals and societies. However, possessing material deemed controversial or undesirable by the state should not automatically incriminate individuals. The recent decision by the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court to free former Delhi University professor G N Saibaba and others, charged under UAPA for alleged Maoist links, highlights the importance of separating ideas from actions. Police need to focus on evidence linking ideas to actual criminal acts, rather than acting as "thought police." Depoliticizing police forces and investing in the justice system can prevent wrongful incarcerations.
Maoist links case: HC acquits ex-DU professor Saibaba, says prosecution failed to prove charges
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court on Tuesday acquitted former Delhi University professor G N Saibaba in an alleged Maoist links case, noting the prosecution failed to prove the case against him. The court also set aside the life sentence imposed on 54-year-old Saibaba.
Kanhaiya Lal murder: NIA court frames charges against 9 accused
Nine individuals accused in the murder case of Udaipur tailor Kanhaiya Lal, who was hacked to death in June 2022 for allegedly supporting a social media post against Islam, had charges framed against them, including under the anti-terror law UAPA. The accused, Mohammad Riyaz and Mohammad Gause, filmed the act and posted it online. Charges were framed under various IPC sections and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
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.
Simi ban extended for five years under UAPA
The Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) in India has been extended a five-year ban under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, following a plan to disrupt Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Phulwari Sharif in Patna. Ten states have also sought a ban on SIMI for their involvement in unlawful activities. A judicial tribunal will be set up under UAPA to examine the proposed ban.
Excise "scam", sexual harassment complaint against ex-WFI chief, Par security breach dominate Delhi courts' proceedings in 2023
Delhi's district judiciary has been busy in 2023, dealing with various cases related to the excise policy scam, the UAPA case against NewsClick, and the breach in Parliament security. A special court denied bail to former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in corruption and money laundering cases, and senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh in a money laundering case linked to the alleged scam.
Winter Session: Opposition stalls Parliament, skips chairman's meeting
Parliament faced disruption for the second consecutive day as the Opposition raised concerns about a security breach on December 13 and demanded a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah. The Lok Sabha was adjourned shortly after starting its session as the Opposition continued to protest, while the Rajya Sabha also faced disruptions
'Remove your shoes', say security personnel at Parliament a day after security breach
Earlier, the security personnel were not generally focus on removing shoes of those entering the Parliament premises. The new security set-up looks similar to that of the airport where shoes, especially long boots or a few made of leather, are asked to open during security check.
Court again reserves order on Sharjeel's plea, grants time to Delhi police for clarification
Special public prosecutor Amit Prasad submitted that there is some ambiguity on the provision mentioned by the defence counsel on the point that whether the accused under UAPA with multiple offences and undergone half of the sentence under UAPA, is entitled to be released on bail under section 436A CrPC. Advocate Talib Mustafa opposed the submissions made by the SPP for Delhi Police. He argued that what the SPP is submitting is related to post-conviction cases. Whereas Sharjeel is un undertrial. The submissions don't apply to him.
Over 75 per cent UAPA cases in 2022 from J-K, Manipur, Assam, UP; Bengal had 25 pc sedition cases: NCRB
Notably, sedition cases have come down since 2020 while those lodged under the UAPA saw a rise in the last three years, according to the data. In 2021, 76 cases of sedition and 814 cases of UAPA were lodged in the country, while in 2020 the figures for the same were logged at 73 and 796, official data from corresponding years showed.
Property seizures jump after UAPA changes in 2019
The rise in the number of seizures can be attributed to the amendments brought in 2019, when the director general of NIA was given powers to grant approval for seizure of property in cases being investigated by the agency. Earlier, the central agency needed approval from the DGP of the state.
Kochi blast suspect booked under UAPA
The Kerala police has charged the lone suspect Dominic Martin under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Martin had surrendered before police while claiming responsibility for Sunday's attack at the international convention centre in Kalamassery.
NewsClick row: Delhi Police calls journalist Abhisar Sharma again for questioning
NewsClick founder and editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha and human resources department head Amit Chakravarty were arrested on Tuesday after several journalists were questioned in connection with the case. A court here has sent the two to police custody for seven days.
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.
450 cops, 45-day covert ops: How Delhi Police planned the 100 raids in NewsClick case
The Delhi Police's special cell conducted well-coordinated raids in connection to the NewsClick case after a 45-day investigation. The raids targeted individuals in three categories: A, B, and C. Among those arrested were NewsClick's editor-in-chief and head of human resources. The investigation expanded to include charges related to threats to India's sovereignty, and a team was assembled for technical surveillance.
Hearing on Umar Khalid's bail plea in UAPA case adjourned
The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing on Umar Khalid's plea for bail in a case related to the Delhi riots of February 2020. The court stated that a detailed hearing is required, and requested evidence regarding the charges. Khalid, along with others, has been booked under anti-terror law UAPA for allegedly being the "masterminds" behind the riots.
SC judge recuses himself from hearing Umar Khalid's plea seeking bail in UAPA case
Supreme Court Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra has recused himself from hearing the plea filed by former JNU student Umar Khalid, who is seeking bail in a UAPA case related to alleged conspiracy behind the riots in Delhi in February 2020. The matter was posted for a hearing on August 17 with another bench due to “some difficulty” for Justice Mishra to take it up.
SC to hear Umar Khalid's plea for bail in UAPA case on July 24
The Supreme Court will hear on July 24 a plea by former JNU student Umar Khalid seeking bail in a UAPA case related to the alleged conspiracy behind the riots in Delhi in February 2020. The Delhi Police sought time to respond to the petition during the hearing, as the charge sheet is voluminous and contains thousands of pages. Khalid has challenged the Delhi High Court’s order refusing him bail in the case. He was arrested in September 2020 for allegedly being the "mastermind" of the February 2020 riots. The violence had erupted during the protests against CAA and NRC.
NIA attaches house of two brothers in Pakistan sponsored narco terror case in Punjab
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has attached, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), a house of two brothers in Amritsar district of Punjab, who were arrested in a Pakistan-sponsored narco-terror case. The residential property of Bikramjit Singh alias Vicky and his brother Maninder Singh alias Mani has been designated as "proceeds of terrorism" by the agency.
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