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Delhi HC Told: Government Criticism Not Disaffection Against India in UAPA Challenge
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Criticizing Govt Not Disaffection Against India: Delhi HC Hears UAPA Challenge
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20-02-2026, 13:24
Criticizing Govt Not Disaffection Against India: Delhi HC Hears UAPA Challenge
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Foundation for Media Professionals argues criticizing government without inciting violence is not 'disaffection against India' under UAPA.
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Delhi High Court began hearing challenges to certain provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
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Petitioner contends 'vague' nature of 'disaffection' in UAPA creates uncertainty for citizens, especially journalists, and is arbitrary.
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Challenge targets UAPA's section 2(1)(o)(iii) on 'unlawful activity' causing disaffection and blanket prohibition on anticipatory bail.
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Petition also questions reliance on police case diary for denying bail, citing journalists incarcerated for criticizing policies.
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