Indian SC Judge Criticizes UAPA Misuse, Advocates for Dissent

Indian Supreme Court judge Ujjal Bhuyan stated that the misuse of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) is not a model for a developed India, emphasizing the need for greater tolerance for debate and dissent without criminalizing them.

22 Mar, 22:16 — 22 Mar, 22:16

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual155d ago

UAPA misuse not a model for Viksit Bharat: SC judge

SC judge Ujjal Bhuyan emphasized that a developed India by 2047 requires greater tolerance for debate and dissent, without criminalizing them. He highlighted that thousands arrested under the UAPA with minuscule convictions indicate overuse or misuse of the law, hindering justice delivery and the ideal of a developed nation.

By DHANANJAY MAHAPATRA

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