The Delhi Police arrested two persons of news portal NewsClick by invoking the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act on the charges of
The court has enough powers to arrest the decline of such constitutionally protected rights, if it realises the effect of this larger trend. Unchecked violations of democratic conditions outside the text of the Constitution and laws would render both the Constitution and the Court without their identities
Here are the key details on the Supreme Court notice regarding the arrest of NewsClick founder under UAPA:
In summary, the Supreme Court has intervened to scrutinize the Delhi police's arrest of a NewsClick founder under a strict anti-terror law. Its decision could have bearings on use of such laws against dissent in India. |