National Security Act
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Punjab government rejects Amritpal Singh's appeal for temporary release to attend Parliament
India | Nov 27, 2025, 04:26 PM ISTSingh moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking temporary release under the provisions of Section 15 of the National Security Act, 1980 to attend Parliament session till December 19. The court directed the Punjab Government to decide his plea within a week.
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Leh Violence: No relief for Sonam Wangchuk as SC defers hearing for October 14; Centre served notice
India | Oct 06, 2025, 12:13 PM ISTWangchuk was arrested on September 26 for allegedly provoking the youth, which led to a violent protest in Leh.
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Ladakh top cop drops bombshell on violence: 'Sonam Wangchuk was in touch with Pakistan operative'
India | Sep 27, 2025, 07:47 PM ISTClimate change activist Sonam Wangchuk has been arrested and charged under the National Security Act (NSA) after Wednesday's violence in Leh, Ladakh left four people dead. Revelations have now come about Wangchuk's involvement with alleged foreign entities.
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Ladakh Clash Fallout: People React as Sonam Wangchuk Detained Under NSA Within 36 Hours of Violence
News | Sep 27, 2025, 02:11 PM ISTActivist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested under the National Security Act (NSA) just 36 hours after the recent clash in Ladakh. The move has sparked significant attention and debate, highlighting the government's strict response to the tensions in the region.
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Sonam Wangchuk, arrested under NSA over Ladakh violence, shifted to Jodhpur jail; under surveillance
India | Sep 26, 2025, 11:39 PM ISTLadakh violence: Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on Friday by a police team led by Ladakh Police chief S D Singh Jamwal and was later shifted to a jail in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, sources said.
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National Security Act invoked against two for violence after India's Champions Trophy win in Mhow
Madhya Pradesh | Mar 12, 2025, 07:00 AM ISTMhow violence: Tensions flared in Indore's Mhow after communal violence broke out during celebrations of India's Champions Trophy victory, resulting in injuries, arson, and the lodging of an FIR.
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NSA detention of newly elected Punjab MP Amritpal Singh, nine others extended for one year
India | Jun 19, 2024, 04:49 PM ISTAmritpal Singh, a pro-Khalistan propagator and self-styled preacher, had been running 'separatist' propaganda through speeches before going to jail.
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14 pro-democracy activists convicted in Hong Kong's biggest national security case, face life term
World | May 30, 2024, 09:07 AM ISTAt least 47 pro-democracy activists were prosecuted in 2021 for their involvement in unofficial primaries, under Beijing's draconian national security law. The law has been used to effectively wipe out public dissent and crush political opposition since the massive 2019 anti-government protests.
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Haldwani violence: NSA to be slapped against those who attacked police, caused arson, says DSP
India | Feb 09, 2024, 07:03 PM ISTA violence broke out after the illegally-built madrassa was razed by the authorities in an anti-enchroachment drive in Haldwani. The Uttarakhand DGP said that stringent National Security Act will be invoked against those who rioted and attacked the police personnel.
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''Quite amazed' with exercise of power': SC quashes NSA proceedings against SP leader
India | Apr 12, 2023, 02:43 PM ISTThe apex court quashed the proceedings under NSA against SP leader in Uttar Pradesh in a revenue dues matter, and pulled up the state for "non-application of mind" and "improper exercise" of jurisdiction.
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Ujjain Police invoke National Security Act against Youth for anti-national post
News | Aug 23, 2021, 12:27 PM ISTUjjain Police on August 23 invoked National Security Act (NSA) against a 19-year-old youth for allegedly posting an anti-national post on social media.
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Dr Kafeel Khan released from Mathura jail after Allahabad HC's order
News | Sep 02, 2020, 09:20 AM ISTHours after the Allahabad High Court granted conditional bail to Dr Kafeel Khan, he was released from Mathura jail on September 01.
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Dr Kafeel Khan who was detained under NSA, released from Mathura jail at midnight
India | Sep 02, 2020, 08:07 AM ISTDr Kafeel Khan was released from Mathura jail after the Allahabad High Court on Tuesday quashed his detention under the National Security Act and ordered his immediate release, saying his speech at the AMU didn't promote hatred or violence and gave a call for national integrity.
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Mob lynching: Slap NSA against rumour mongers, UP DGP tells SPs
India | Aug 29, 2019, 02:55 PM ISTMore than 20 incidents of mob attacks relating to alleged child lifting, reported in UP in the past two weeks, have become a major law and order problem in India's most populous state.
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UP cops book 2 people under National Security Act for violence in Shamli
India | Sep 20, 2018, 05:34 PM ISTThe duo -- identified as Shamsher and Mehboob -- were arrested on Wednesday. On the recommendation of the police, charges under the National Security Act have been slapped on them, District Magistrate Rajive Sharma said.
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NSA will be invoked against those involved in exam paper leaks: UP CM Yogi Adityanath
India | Sep 05, 2018, 02:26 PM ISTAgencies involved in exam paper leaks will be blacklisted and legal action will be taken against them, says the chief minister.
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Saharanpur clashes: Main accused Moharram Ali arrested
India | Jul 31, 2014, 09:53 AM ISTLucknow: The main accused for instigating clashes in Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh which left three people killed and dozens injured has been arrested along with six of his accomplices, police said Thursday.Moharram Ali allegedly incited
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HC quashes detention under NSA against PMK MLA
India | Dec 05, 2013, 08:57 AM ISTChennai:The Madras High Court today quashed the detention orders under the National Security Act (NSA) passed by the state government against PMK MLA J Guru. A Division Bench, comprising Justice S Rajeswaran and Justice A
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Muzaffarnagar riots: Uttar Pradesh State Advisory Board to hear two NSA cases
India | Oct 02, 2013, 09:33 PM ISTMuzaffarnagar: The Uttar Pradesh State Advisory Board will hear tomorrow two cases registered under the National Security Act (NSA) during Muzaffarnagar riots, officials said here today.District Magistrate Kaushal Raj Sharma and SSP H N Singh
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Muzaffarnagar riots: Suresh Rana booked under National Security Act
National | Sep 26, 2013, 05:29 PM ISTMuzaffarnagar: BJP MLA Suresh Rana, who was arrested for his alleged role in fanning communal violence in Muzaffarnagar, was today booked under the National Security Act (NSA).He is the second BJP MLA to be booked