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2021 Antilia bomb scare case: Mumbai court grants bail to ex-cop Sachin Waze

A special NIA court granted bail to Sachin Waze in connection with the Antilia bomb scare case. The prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case of terrorism against him. The court noted that the Ambani family was not terrorized by the incident at any point. Waze's actions were not…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

'PM Is Compromised': Congress slams centre over release of US national Matthew VanDyke

The Congress launched an attack on the Indian government regarding the release of Matthew Aaron Van Dyke. Van Dyke was arrested for alleged terror-related activities and later released after US pressure, according to Congress leaders. MP Jairam Ramesh questioned how such individuals were granted visas for travel to India. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Court grants Sharjeel Imam seven-day interim bail to attend cousins’ weddings

A Delhi court granted Sharjeel Imam seven days of interim bail, from October 4 to 10, to attend his cousins’ weddings in New Delhi and Bihar. The court imposed conditions including a ₹50,000 bail bond, restrictions on social media and contact with case witnesses, and directed him to surrender to…

The Economic Times · Sep 22

Operative behind recce of Ram temple and RSS HQ, Hafiz Saeed's relative in designated terrorist list

India has designated 23 individuals based in Pakistan and PoJK as terrorists under UAPA for their involvement in infiltration, financing, and planning attacks. This move targets operatives linked to Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar, including launch commanders and recruiters. Six Indian nationals are among those designated, highlighting a cross-border terror…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

2020 Delhi riots: Court reserves order on bail of student activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam

A Delhi court has reserved its decision on bail pleas for activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. Both argue their prolonged detention without trial violates their fundamental rights. Khalid points to recent Supreme Court remarks emphasizing 'bail is the rule' under UAPA as…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

US-based Christian missionary organisation, others booked under UAPA

Bengaluru Police have filed an FIR against US-based NGO The Timothy Initiative (TTI) and six others after the Enforcement Directorate alleged they illegally channelled Rs 92.55 crore into India through a network of foreign debit cards.

The Economic Times · Jun 14

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam move fresh bail pleas after nearly 6 years in jail

Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam seek bail in a Delhi court. They argue their prolonged detention without trial violates their rights. Both have spent nearly six years in custody. Fresh applications cite delays and subsequent court rulings. The court has asked for Delhi Police's response. The case relates to the…

The Economic Times · Jun 13

Parliament Breach Case: Delhi Police file fourth chargesheet under UAPA, call it 'terrorist act'

Delhi Police Special Cell has filed a massive chargesheet in the Parliament security breach case. The 13,000-page document invokes stringent UAPA provisions against the accused. Investigators argue the incident aimed to create panic within the Parliament. The breach occurred on December 13, 2023, during Zero Hour, sparking nationwide outrage and…

The Economic Times · May 23

CJP can endure the meme cycle. But can it articulate what kind of India it’s fighting for?

The Modi government has decided that the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is a ‘threat’ to national security. Earlier this week, its X handle with approximately 200,000 followers was withheld in India under Section 69(A) of the IT Act after the Intelligence Bureau flagged its content as a national security risk,…

Newslaundry · May 23

SC grants bail to accused in UAPA case over recruitment of 'hybrid' terrorists

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Suhail Ahmad Thokar. He was arrested in a UAPA case related to alleged conspiracy with terrorist groups. Thokar was accused of recruiting terrorists and radicalizing youth. The court considered his period of custody. The trial is expected to take time. He will be…

The Economic Times · May 22