Author: Arbab Haider

Sophomore student at department of law, AMU, Aligarh

Introduction It is crucial to strike a careful balance between protecting national security and preserving basic civil liberties in any democracy. India’s primary legislative tool for combating terrorism and illegal activities is the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, which it uses to address complex and changing threats. In order to solve these serious issues, a strong legal framework is necessary, and this paper seeks to suggest workable and practical changes to the UAPA. In order to minimise unnecessary harm to those participating in democratic debate or civic engagement, it is important to maintain its effectiveness against real threats while…

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