Tag: UAPA
Surendra Gadling: One who gave Legal Aid Even When In jail
Surendra Gadling holds significant knowledge in special laws such as MCOCA, POTA, TADA, UAPA has handled many cases before various forums, including before hon’ble high...
When the moon slips into Darkness: K Satyanrayana on Varavara Rao
Varavara Rao, 80-year old Telugu revolutionary poet, now incarcerated in Bhima Koregaon case and ailing in Nanavati Hospital, should not be left to die,...
The Undeclared Emergency: Draconian laws and Political Prisoners
One of the prominent features of authoritarian regimes is the high number of political prisoners. Those who are imprisoned because they have opposed or...
Film review: Court, a commentary on legalised Caste Oppression
The Marathi movie Court (directed by Chaitanya Tamahane) centers around the realistically-absurd trial of a Dalit folk singer, who is charged with Abetment of...
Activists and Academics condemn Delhi Police Interrogation of Prof. Apoorvanand
Around 1350 signatories, including prominent activists, journalists, academics, and artists released a statement on August 6, 2020, titled "Nationwide condemnation of Delhi Police regarding...
Delhi Riots: Umar Khalid Interrogated, Phone Confiscated
The Special Cell of Delhi Police has on Friday (31st July 2020) interrogated former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student leader Umar Khalid in connection...
Government Opposes Prof. GN Saibaba’s Bail Application
On Friday, the government opposed Professor GN Saibaba's bail application at the Bombay High Court. GN Saibaba is a former Delhi University professor who...
Akhil Gogoi tests positive for COVID-19
Akhil Gogoi Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) chief along with two other leaders Bitu Sonowal and Dharjya Konwar have been tested positive for COVID-19...
Akhil Gogoi shows Covid-19 symptoms: Not treated despite Court Orders
As we witnessed the outspread of the Covid-19 pandemic, political prisoners and accused under trails have been released worldwide. This is in conformity with...
European Parliament slams Amit Shah on arrests of Gautam Navlakha and...
The European Parliament Subcommittee on Human Rights has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressing concern about the recent arrests of activists Anand...