UAPA
Bombay High Court Relaxes Bail Terms: Gautam Navlakha Permitted to Return to Delhi During Bhima Koregaon Trial
Dec 17, 2025 05:01 pm CST
The Bombay High Court has modified bail conditions for 73-year-old activist Gautam Navlakha, allowing him to relocate from Mumbai to his Delhi residence while awaiting trial in the Bhima Koregaon-Elgar Parishad case. Citing his age, financial constraints, and prolonged trial delays, the court ruled that Navlakha must still comply with judicial obligations while acknowledging he poses no flight risk.
Pakistani Terrorist Sajid Saifullah Jutt Named as Mastermind Behind Deadly Pahalgam Attack by NIA
Dec 15, 2025 10:57 pm CST
The National Investigation Agency has identified Pakistani national Sajid Saifullah Jutt, head of Lashkar-e-Taiba's offshoot TRF, as the primary conspirator behind the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists. Following an extensive eight-month investigation, the NIA has filed a comprehensive chargesheet naming multiple Pakistani terrorists and local accomplices while offering a Rs 10 lakh reward for information leading to Jutt's capture.
Jammu and Kashmir Police SOG Recovers SLR Rifle and Ammunition in Doda Forest Operation
Dec 08, 2025 11:31 am CST
The Special Operation Group of Jammu and Kashmir Police in Doda recovered an SLR rifle, two magazines, and 22 live rounds during a coordinated search operation in Bhalara Forest area under Police Station Thathri. The operation, supervised by SSP Doda Sandeep Mehta, represents a significant step in strengthening regional security and preventing potential misuse of weapons by anti-national elements.
Assam Government Implements Complete Ban on Extremist Literature Under BNSS to Protect National Security
Dec 04, 2025 06:45 pm CST
The Assam government has imposed a comprehensive ban on radical and jihadi literature linked to proscribed extremist organizations under Section 98 of BNSS. The ban covers publication, circulation, and digital sharing of materials from terrorist groups like JMB and ABT, following intelligence reports indicating continued circulation of content glorifying violent jihad and recruitment into extremist networks.
Activists Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid Challenge Terrorism Labels in Supreme Court Bail Hearing for Delhi Riots Case
Dec 03, 2025 02:17 am CST
In a significant Supreme Court hearing, activists Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, and Gulfisha Fatima sought bail in the 2020 Delhi riots case, challenging their labeling as "terrorists" without conviction. Imprisoned since early 2020 under the stringent UAPA, they argue their speeches don't constitute criminal conspiracy and question the extended pre-trial detention, highlighting the disconnect between police allegations and actual evidence in the chargesheet. The violence, which left 53 dead, occurred during protests against citizenship laws.
Supreme Court Hears Bail Pleas in Delhi Riots Conspiracy Case: Police Claim "Attack on Sovereignty"
Nov 19, 2025 12:43 am CST
The Supreme Court is hearing bail applications from activists including Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case. Delhi Police oppose bail, arguing the violence was not spontaneous but a "well-designed attack on national sovereignty" with evidence of pre-planned communal division. The accused remain detained under UAPA as proceedings continue on November 20.
Kerala Teenager Allegedly Radicalized: Mother and Stepfather Charged Under UAPA for ISIS Connections
Nov 18, 2025 06:52 pm CST
Police in Thiruvananthapuram have filed UAPA charges against a mother and stepfather accused of attempting to radicalize their 16-year-old son to join ISIS. The case emerged after teachers at a religious study center noticed behavioral changes in the teen who had previously visited the couple in the UK, where they allegedly exposed him to extremist ideology. The NIA and Anti-Terror Squad are now investigating multiple aspects of this concerning case.
Family Denies Delhi Blast Suspect's Involvement as NIA Takes Over Investigation
Nov 11, 2025 07:44 pm CST
The family of Dr. Umar Nabi, suspected in the Delhi blast near Red Fort that killed 12 people, expresses disbelief regarding his alleged involvement in terrorism. As the NIA takes over the investigation, preliminary findings suggest connections to explosive materials seized in Faridabad, where Nabi worked as a faculty member.
Supreme Court Denies Bail to UAPA Accused Following Delhi Red Fort Bombing
Nov 11, 2025 06:30 pm CST
In a significant ruling following the deadly suicide attack near Delhi's Red Fort, the Supreme Court refused bail to an accused in a terror-related UAPA case, with justices emphasizing the need to "send a message" about national security concerns. The court cited ISIS-related evidence while ordering the trial to conclude within two years.
BJP MP Vows Justice After Deadly Delhi Red Fort Blast Claims Nine Lives
Nov 11, 2025 06:18 pm CST
BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal confirms Union Home Minister Amit Shah's direct involvement in investigating the deadly suicide blast near Red Fort that killed nine people. Delhi Police have invoked UAPA sections while security agencies collect evidence. Local markets remain largely operational as authorities work to ensure public safety and bring perpetrators to justice.