Gujarat HC Upholds Death for 38 IM Convicts in 2008 Ahmedabad Blasts: 56 Killed, 21 Blasts

NIA Special Court Convicts 10 Maoists in 2013 Jheeram Valley Massacre: 27 Killed

A Special NIA Court in Chhattisgarh has convicted 10 Maoists for the 2013 Jheeram Valley massacre that killed 27 people, including top Congress leaders. This landmark conviction highlights the NIA's role in counter-insurgency and judicial accountability, making it critical for internal security and polity sections.

Karnataka HC Upholds 1.27 Acre Land Acquisition for DRDO's CAIR Project as National Security Imperative

Karnataka HC upheld acquisition of 1.27 acres for DRDO's CAIR project, overriding procedural lapses due to national security. This judgment harmonizes private property rights with constitutional duty to protect the nation.

Gujarat HC Quashes Demolition Order of Waqf Qabarstan, Upholds Statutory Right of Appeal

The Gujarat High Court quashed a demolition order against a century-old Muslim burial ground (Qabarstan) in Bhavnagar, ruling that the revenue authority violated the Waqf committee's statutory right to appeal under the Land Revenue Code by issuing a removal notice before the 90-day appeal window had even begun. This case is a critical reminder of procedural due process in property and religious rights matters.

NIA Court Awards Death Sentence to 10 Maoists in 2013 Jhiram Ghati Attack

A special NIA court in Bastar sentenced 10 Maoists to death for the 2013 Jhiram Ghati attack that killed Congress leaders. The verdict highlights tension between counter-insurgency surrender policies and delivering justice, as top surrendered Maoists remain uncharged.

West Bengal Gets First NIA Police Station at Kolkata's New Town; 17th Across India

West Bengal will get its first dedicated NIA police station in Kolkata's New Town, enabling the agency to lodge FIRs locally without waiting for Delhi. This is the 17th NIA police station in India, clearing a long-pending proposal under the new BJP government.

AFSPA Extended in Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh: Key Features & Disturbed Area Provisions

MHA extends AFSPA for six months from Oct 1, 2026 in parts of Manipur, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh. In Manipur, the entire state except 13 police stations in 5 valley districts remains 'disturbed'. This reverses the pre-2023 trend of shrinking AFSPA footprint, triggered by the ethnic violence that began on May 3, 2023.

NIA Charges Khurram Parvez, IPS Officer Under UAPA, PC Act, Official Secrets Act in J&K Terror Funding Case

A Delhi court has framed charges against human rights activist Khurram Parvez and IPS officer Arvind Negi under UAPA, PC Act, and Official Secrets Act for alleged terror funding and leaking secret documents to LeT operatives. This case is critical for understanding the interplay between national security laws, corruption, and the rights of the accused in terror-related investigations.

Seven Years After Article 370 Abrogation: J&K Statehood Delay Undermines Integration Gains

Seven years after the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir remains a Union Territory. While security gains and reduced separatism are notable, the delay in restoring statehood threatens to undermine the integration achievements. The article argues that withholding statehood now demoralises the electorate and breaches the Supreme Court's assurance of temporary UT status.