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An anti-terror law and its interference with liberty

The judgment in the Fahad Shah case shows that the path to hold the state accountable can be easily chartered by those willing to do so

The Hindu · Dec 12, 2023

J&K HC quashes Aasif Sultan’s PSA detention, says order ‘illegal’

Srinagar-based journalist Aasif Sultan has been granted relief by the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court, with his preventive detention order under the JK Public Safety Act being quashed.

Newslaundry · Dec 12, 2023

Police ask court to protect identities of 5 ‘potential witnesses’ against NewsClick: Indian Express

The Delhi police has moved court to protect the identities of five “potential witnesses” against news outlet NewsClick and its founder Prabir Purkayastha in the UAPA case, Indian Express reported. Their statements were recorded under section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure earlier this month.   

Newslaundry · Dec 8, 2023

Police defend booking seven Kashmiri students under UAPA

J&K police defend move to book 7 students under UAPA for raising pro-Pak slogans; parents appeal for leniency, citing students' academic achievements and financial backgrounds. Political parties deplore police action, call for lenient approach & reach-out to youth.

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

Seven Kashmiri students charged under UAPA for raising pro-Pak. slogans during World Cup final

J&K Police file UAPA case against 7 students for raising pro-Pakistan slogans during Cricket World Cup final. Police action follows complaint by student from Punjab studying at SKUAST-K. J&K Students Association urges Union Home Minister & Lt. Governor to drop UAPA charges, condemn students' act & call for amicable resolution.

The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023

After 2 years behind bars, Kashmir Walla editor Fahad Shah walks out of jail

Kashmiri journalist and The Kashmir Walla editor Fahad Shah walked out of the jail today after nearly two years of incarceration – a week after the Jammu and Kashmir High Court granted him bail in a case involving a purported “seditious” article he wrote 13 years ago. 

Newslaundry · Nov 23, 2023

Fahad Shah set to be released, but Kashmir Walla is a magazine without an address

Fahad Shah, 36, founder and editor of the Srinagar-based news magazine and portal The Kashmir Walla, is likely to be released this week, days after the Jammu & Kashmir High Court came down heavily on the administration for invoking various sections of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) against him…

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

J&K High Court grants bail to journalist held for 21 months under PSA

J&K High Court grants bail to Fahad Shah, editor of The Kashmir Walla, after 21 months in jail under PSA & quashing charges under UAPA. He still faces trial under Sections 13 & 35, 39 of UAPA & FCRA. His arrest was widely condemned by journalists' bodies.

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

Alan Shuhaib, accused in Pantheerankavu UAPA case, hospitalised after suspected suicide attempt

Alan Shuhaib, accused in Pantheerankavu UAPA case, found unconscious in apartment. Suspected suicide attempt with sleeping pills. Hospital authorities say condition stable. Reports suggest Alan blamed 'system' in WhatsApp message. Arrested in 2019 with friend over alleged Maoist links. SFI denied allegations, blamed Alan for ragging incident. Disha helpline: 1056,…

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

Amnesty International, C&SN and HRW accuse Indian government of harassing human rights activists and NGOs

Accusing the Indian government of prosecuting, intimidating, and harassing human rights defenders, activists, and non-profit organisations on the pretext of countering terrorist financing, Amnesty International, Charity & Security Network (C&SN), and Human Rights Watch (HRW) have sought the intervention of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023