India: Security, terrorism laws used to silence dissent
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Source: Deutsche Welle
Published: 2026-01-17 01:44 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Africa, Justice, Law & Courts, India
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Thousands of prisoners in India are trapped in a legal limbo under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, commonly known as UAPA, with recent Supreme Court decisions fueling the debate on India's definition of terrorism and its use of security laws.
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