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SC: AGENCIES MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN GROUNDS FOR UAPA ARRESTS

Why in the news? The Supreme Court ruled that investigating agencies must provide written grounds for arrests under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). This decision underscores the importance of the right to life and personal liberty as fundamental rights. About Section 43B of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA): Requires the arresting officer …

16Apr 2024

HC CRITICISES ED FOR QUESTIONING SENIOR CITIZEN POST-MIDNIGHT, CITING FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT TO SLEEP.

Why in the news? Bombay HC criticises ED for recording senior citizen’s statement overnight, citing violation of “right to sleep”; emphasises fundamental rights. source:slideserve About HC Criticism of ED’s Conduct: The Bombay High Court rebuked the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for recording a senior citizen’s statement overnight, depriving him of the “right to sleep” guaranteed by …

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SC: AGENCIES MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN GROUNDS FOR UAPA ARRESTS

HC CRITICISES ED FOR QUESTIONING SENIOR CITIZEN POST-MIDNIGHT, CITING FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT TO SLEEP.

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