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Suhit K Sen
Not Just Sedition, Supreme Court Should Take Up Misuse of UAPA and NSA Too
21 Jul 2021
Taking out sedition law will help only if the court’s focus on citizens’ right to dissent and liberty
Sangam
Anti-terror Law Must not be Misused to Quell Dissent: Justice DY Chandrachud
14 Jul 2021
Recently, there have been many acquittals of people who were booked and jailed for years under UAPA.
Sandip Chakraborty
DSMM Remembers Stan Swamy, Condemns His Custodial Death
11 Jul 2021
During a remembrance meeting organised in Kolkata, DSMM General Secretary DR Ramchandra Dome spoke about Swamy’s contribution to the fight for tribal rights and his lifelong dedication to the cause.
Subir Roy
What Father Stan Swamy's Death Tells us About India Today
09 Jul 2021
Several other developments took place the very same day he died, adding to our understanding of the Indian system.
Newsclick Report
‘Lathi-charged While Protesting Stan Swamy’s Death’, Say Delhi SFI Activists; Notice Served to Four
07 Jul 2021
The SFI activists had gathered to protest at Jantar Mantar following the death of Father Stan Swamy, the eldest of the accused in the Bhima Koregaon-Maoist link case.
Sangam
UP Court Denies Bail to Journalist Siddique Kappan
07 Jul 2021
The bail denial came a day after Father Stan Swamy, also charged under UAPA, lost his life after being denied medical bail multiple times.
PTI
Disturbed over Stan Swamy's Death, Says UN Human Rights Body
07 Jul 2021
Rejecting mounting international criticism over the handling of the case, India on Tuesday said the concerned authorities act against violations of law and do not restrain legitimate exercise of…
Abhilasha Chattopadhyay
‘Long Trial Process Tends to Become Punishment’: Former Justices Critique Bail and Jail under UAPA
06 Jul 2021
Justice Anjana Prakash pointed out that most detention acts had been subsequently repealed because of widespread misuse of their provision while the UAPA has made a ‘backdoor entry’.
Smruti Koppikar
Stan Swamy’s Death while in Custody is a Blot on India’s Constitution
06 Jul 2021
A ‘conspirator’ who sought to bring Dalits and Muslims together against their oppression is no more. The state repeatedly denied him humane treatment including medical assistance.
Ajaz Ashraf
Bob Dylan Adapted: Who Killed Stan Swamy?
06 Jul 2021
The activist-priest succumbed to health problems, including after-effects of Covid-19, which he contracted in jail as an under-trial prisoner.