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Hizbul chief, 17 others designated terrorists under UAPA

'These individuals have been relentless in their nefarious efforts of destabilising the country,' the ministry’s statement said

28 Oct 2020 12:30 PM

The Supreme Court on Friday sent a notice to Centre seeking its reply on plea challenging the constitutional validity of the amendments made in the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. (Photo: File)

SC to review plea against new UAPA laws, sends notice to Centre

Recently, Parliament had passed amendments in the UAPA which empowers govt agencies to declare a person as terrorist.

06 Sep 2019 11:31 AM

Independent MLA Anant Kumar Singh, who is facing heat after recovery of prohibited weapons from his residence has denied being afraid of arrest stating that he would be surrendering in next few days. (Photo: ANI)

Not scared of arrest, will surrender in 3-4 days: Mokam MLA Anant Singh

Singh, however, claimed that he was being hounded because he contested elections against Lalan Singh.

19 Aug 2019 10:33 AM

'The Congress backstabbed democracy. They betrayed the minorities. They betrayed the people of India by voting in favour of the draconian UAPA Bill in the Rajya Sabha,' Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Elamaram Kareem said. (Photo: File)

'They betrayed people': Left parties on Cong support for UAPA Amendment Bill

In a big boost to the government, Parliament approved a crucial amendment to the UAPA Bill on Friday.

02 Aug 2019 8:49 PM

Replying to a debate on the amendment, Home Minister Amit Shah said a four-level scrutiny has been provided in the amendment and no human rights will be violated. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

UAPA gets nod from Rajya Sabha bill, to sharpen anti-terror laws

The House passed the amendment to the law with 147 votes in favour and 42 against it.

02 Aug 2019 1:56 PM

Centre had set up the NIA in the wake of the Mumbai terror attack that had claimed 166 lives.

Cabinet nod to strengthen NIA

Bill is likely to be introduced in Parliament’s ongoing Budget Session.

25 Jun 2019 2:28 AM

Three accused seek discharge in Arms haul

The special UAPA court was supposed to pronounce order on the bail applications filed by the accused in this case.

01 Mar 2019 3:18 AM

Pune Police on Thursday filed a supplementary charge sheet at a special UAPA court here against five persons including rights activists Sudha Bharadwaj and fugitive Maoist leader Ganapathy in Elgar Parishad case.

Bhima Koregaon case: Supplementary chargesheet filed against Sudha Bharadwaj, others

Police had filed the first chargesheet in the case against 10 persons at the special court for UAPA in November 2018.

21 Feb 2019 5:48 PM

Custody extended of nine accused of plotting massacre

The accused were arrested from Mumbra and Aurangabad for allegedly conspiring to target crowded events by poisoning food and water.

15 Feb 2019 2:22 AM

A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi had earlier stayed the Bombay High Court order which had set aside the trial court decision to extend time by 90 days. (Representational Photo)

SC sets aside Bombay HC order refusing extension of time to file chargesheet

The Supreme Court set aside the Bombay High Court order refusing to grant extension in the Koregaon-Bhima violence case.

13 Feb 2019 12:04 PM

The judge allowed the application and directed for issuance of open-ended NBW against the accused. (Representational image)

Court issues NBW against youths missing since 2014

The youths went to Iraq in 2014 on Ziyarat (pilgrimage) Visa and went missing.

17 Nov 2018 1:27 AM

On August 28, police arrested five more Left-wing activists in connection with the Bhima Koregaon violence. (Photo: File)

Pune police get extension to file charge sheet against activists held in June

Citing fresh arrests in the Bhima-Koregaon violence case, the Pune police had moved the court for an extension on Saturday.

02 Sep 2018 3:02 PM

According to the ATS, on May 11 this year, it had had arrested one of the accused, who is an electrician from Behram Baug area of Jogeshwari. (Representational image)

Terror charges against four, one from Pakistan

The ATS filed the chargesheet under sections 16, 18(A), 18(B) and 20 of the Unlawful Activity Prevention Act (UAPA).

17 Aug 2018 3:05 AM

Students’ Islamic Movement of India (Representational Image)

Government seeks info on Simi from states

Simi, which the officials claim has been found to be involved in terror activities in many past terror activities.

06 Jun 2018 2:07 AM

The court in its order also said that Sadhvi Pragya could not be exonerated of conspiracy charges as she was aware about the motorcycle being used for the conspiracy. (Photo: PTI)

Malegaon blast case: Purohit, Sadhvi Pragya won't be tried under MCOCA

Both Sadhvi and Purohit will, however, be tried under sections 120 B, 302, 307, 304, 326, 427, 153 A of Indian Penal Code.

27 Dec 2017 5:32 PM

Officials investigate the blast site after an explosion near a motor-stand in Darjeeling. (Photo: PTI)

GJM chief is booked after grenade hit on Darjeeling cops

The incident happened around 24 hours after a powerful IED blast at the super market in the Hills.

21 Aug 2017 2:00 AM

ISIS recruit from Thane Areeb Majeed. (Photo: File)

ISIS recruit Areeb Majeed seeks bail in NIA court, cites delay in trial

Special judge VV Patil directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to file its reply by May 29.

24 May 2017 9:29 AM

ISIS member charged by NIA

Agency accuses him of waging war on nations friendly with India.

28 Apr 2017 1:19 AM

NIA challenges special court’s order on Majeed in Bombay HC

The special court had dropped the charges on grounds that the Centre had banned ISIS after Majeed’s arrest.

14 Apr 2017 3:17 AM

Disabled DU professor GN Saibaba gets life term for Maoist links

Saibaba, who is 90 per cent disabled and bound to a wheelchair, was first arrested in May 2014 but granted bail by the Supreme Court.

07 Mar 2017 4:44 PM

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