UAPA

Supreme Court refuses to interfere with bail granted to alleged IS member

SC refused to entertain a plea by NIA challenging a Bombay HC order, which upheld bail to an alleged member of IS, Areeb Ejaz Majeed, on February 23 this year.

Aug 27, 2021, 16:22 PM IST

Both factions of Hurriyat Conference likely to be banned under UAPA, say officials

The Hurriyat Conference came into existence in 1993 with 26 groups, including some pro-Pakistan and banned outfits such as the Jamaat-e-Islami, JKLF and the Dukhtaran-e-Millat. It also included the People's Conference and the Awami Action Committee headed by Mirwaiz Umer Farooq.

Aug 22, 2021, 16:17 PM IST

NIA files chargesheet against two UNLF terrorists for attack on security forces in Imphal

The duo - Lisham Ibosana Meitei and Konsam Manithoi Singh - is accused of lobbing hand grenade at security forces at Raj Bhavan Gate in the city.

Jul 22, 2021, 20:52 PM IST

NIA court sentences Kalamassery bus burning case accused to six years jail, Rs 1.6 lakh fine

 The case dates back to 2005 when a group of people hijacked and set ablaze a Tamil Nadu government bus.

Jul 20, 2021, 17:58 PM IST

Toolkit matter: NIA withdraws PIL seeking Supreme Court probe

Justice Chandrachud asked the lawyer-cum-petitioner to withdraw his petition and seek remedy in another forum or may move the High Court.

Jul 06, 2021, 10:02 AM IST

Stan Swamy, accused in Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, passes away at 84

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Sunday issued a notice to the Maharashtra government in the wake of a complaint alleging the serious health condition of the imprisoned activist.

Jul 05, 2021, 15:32 PM IST

Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi, arrested during anti-CAA protests, released after court clears him of all charges under UAPA

Gogoi, an Independent MLA from Sivasagar constituency, walked out of the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) on Thursday, where he was being treated for various ailments, after the special NIA court sent the release order to the Guwahati Central Jail.

Jul 02, 2021, 11:52 AM IST

Delhi activists' bail case: Why the Supreme Court found Delhi High Court's order 'surprising'

The apex court said that the HC judgement will not be used as a precedent in any court in the country.

Jun 19, 2021, 12:15 PM IST

Delhi riots: High Court grants bail to Pinjra tod activists Devangana Kalita, Natasha Narwal and Jamia student Asif Iqbal Tanha

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted bail to Pinjra tod activists Devangana Kalita and Natasha Narwal and Jamia student Asif Iqbal Tanha, arrested under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, in connection with north-east Delhi violence case.

Jun 15, 2021, 11:50 AM IST

NIA files supplementary chargesheet against smuggler in narco-terror case

The case was initially registered by Gujarat ATS relating to arrest of Aziz Abdul Bhagad in August 2018 and seizure of 4.949 kg of Heroin worth approximately Rs 14.84 lakhs from his possession.

May 24, 2021, 19:28 PM IST

Delhi riots: Court extends judicial custody of Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid in UAPA case

A Delhi court on Tuesday (January 5) extended the judicial custody, till January 19, of all accused including Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Asif Iqbal Tanha, and others arrested under stringent sections of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in connection with North-East Delhi violence.

Jan 05, 2021, 18:33 PM IST

Delhi riots: AAP government gives nod to prosecute Umar Khalid under UAPA

In a significant development, the Arvind Kejriwal government on Friday gave its nod to the Delhi Police to prosecute Umar Khalid, a former JNU student leader, in connection with the February communal violence in northeast Delhi.

Nov 06, 2020, 16:54 PM IST

Hizbul Mujahideen chief Sallahuddin, IM's Bhatkal brothers among 18 designated as 'terrorists' under UAPA

In a major development, the Narendra Modi government on Tuesday designated chief of the banned Hizbul Mujahideen Syed Sallahudin and founders of Indian Mujahideen (IM) outfit Bhatkal brothers among 18 people as "terrorists" under the anti-terror law.

Oct 27, 2020, 15:15 PM IST

Delhi riots: Ex-JNU student Umar Khalid sent to judicial custody till October 22 in UAPA case

Delhi's Karkardooma court on Thursday (September 24) sent Delhi riots accused and former JNU student Umar Khalid arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act to judicial custody till October 22.

Sep 24, 2020, 13:48 PM IST

Delhi riots: Court takes cognisance of charge sheet under UAPA against 15 conspirators

Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat directed Delhi Police to supply copies of the charge sheet filed on Wednesday to the accused persons.

Sep 18, 2020, 01:46 AM IST

Delhi riots: Charge sheet filed runs into 11 volumes, totalling over 17,000 pages

The riots that broke out in parts of North East Delhi in February 2020 had claimed 53 deaths, and 583 persons were injured. 

Sep 16, 2020, 19:40 PM IST

Delhi Riots : Delhi Police get 10-day custody of Umar Khalid

The Delhi Police on Monday sought Umar Khalid’s 10-day custody as they produced him before the Karkardooma district court via video conferencing a day after arresting the activist under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA)

Sep 15, 2020, 07:08 AM IST

Delhi Violence: Delhi Police get 10-day custody of Umar Khalid after his arrest under anti-terror law

The Delhi Police on Monday sought Umar Khalid’s 10-day custody as they produced him before the Karkardooma district court via video conferencing a day after arresting the activist under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for alleged role in the conspiracy behind the February riots in the national capital.

Sep 14, 2020, 19:54 PM IST

Delhi Police seeks 10-day remand of Umar Khalid from court

Delhi Police seeks 10-day remand of Umar Khalid from the court. Umar Khalid was presented in court through video conferencing.

Sep 14, 2020, 17:48 PM IST

Umar Khalid’s arrest: Activists, academicians, politicians express solidarity

The signatories to the statement include Ravi Kiran Jain and V Suresh of the Peoples Union for Civil Liberties; lawyers Mihir Desai and ND Pancholi; academics Satish Deshpande, Mary John, Apoorvanand, Nandini Sundar and Shuddhabrata Sengupta; and rights activists Aakar Patel, Mander, Farah Naqvi and Biraj Patnaik.

Sep 14, 2020, 16:20 PM IST