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Case Background — Arrest Under Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita The case concerns Abhishek Bhardwaj , a 20-year-old college dropout , who was arrested in May 2025 from Sukahar village in Dehra sub-division of Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh . The arrest followed allegations by the police that sensitive and objectionable content was found on his mobile phone, leading to suspicions of spying and anti-national activity. Based on these allegations, Bhardwaj was booked under Section 152 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) , which criminalises acts endangering the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India . Prosecution Allegations — Social Media Activity and Espionage Claims According to the police, Bhardwaj had: Uploaded photos and videos on Facebook displaying prohibited or illegal weapons Followed anti-national persons on social media Uploaded images of the Pakistan flag along with arms Shared information about Operation Sindoor with alleged Pakistani contacts Expressed opposition to Op...

Introduction In a significant reaffirmation of constitutional safeguards against custodial violence, the Jharkhand High Court has ordered a comprehensive probe and directed the immediate payment of ₹1.5 lakh as compensation to Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha (JLKM) leader Tarun Kumar Mahato , who was allegedly subjected to custodial thrashing by the police. The Court emphasised individual accountability of erring police officials , reinforcing the principle that custodial torture is a grave violation of fundamental rights . Background of the Case Arrest and Alleged Custodial Torture Date of Arrest : Night of November 28 Police Station : Ichagarh Police Station, Seraikela-Kharsawan district Allegation : Severe physical assault while in police custody Reason for Arrest : Dispute related to alleged illegal mining and transportation of sand Following his arrest, Tarun Kumar Mahato reportedly sustained serious injuries and has since been undergoing treatment at Seraikela Sadar Hos...

Bail Pleas Reserved by Delhi High Court On July 3, 2025, the Delhi High Court reserved its order on the bail pleas filed by Sharjeel Imam , Umar Khalid , and six other accused in connection with the 2020 North-East Delhi riots larger conspiracy case . The division bench comprising Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Shalinder Kaur reserved the matter after hearing arguments from both the prosecution and defence. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta Leads Opposition to Bail Appearing for the State, Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta opposed the bail pleas, citing the grave implications of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) . He emphasized that the case involved mass violence impacting national security and territorial integrity , and hence bail should not be granted lightly. SG Mehta was accompanied by Special Public Prosecutors Amit Prasad and Madhukar Pandey , and Deputy Commissioner of Police Pramod Kushwaha also attended the hearing. Allegations of Terrorism and ...