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UAPA, 1967: A Draconian Law to Combat Terrorism

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By Diksha Singh “Adherence to the constitutional principle of substantive due process is an integral part of our collective response to terrorism. We must uphold the right of fair trial for all individuals, irrespective of how heinous their crimes may be.”[i] Terrorism persists as an iniquitous operation in society that has shaken the entire human … Continue reading UAPA, 1967: A Draconian Law to Combat Terrorism

Section 144 Cr.P.C. — Part VI: Continuity and Change (1941 to 1950)

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By Abhinav Sekhri (This is the sixth post in a multi-part series. The earlier posts can be accessed here) The two previous posts in this series charted the slow but determined emergence of Section 144, in what was the Criminal Procedure Code of 1898, as an integral part of the toolkit of repressive laws that was … Continue reading Section 144 Cr.P.C. — Part VI: Continuity and Change (1941 to 1950)