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The issue in the pertinent matter was the provisions under the UAPA, that goes against the freedom that Articles 14, 19 and 21 guarantees.
A Bench of CJI, U.U. Lalit, Justices Ravindra Bhat and J.B. Pardiwala, of the Supreme Court, while hearing a plea, challenging the validity of the provisions of Unlawful Assembly Protection Act, 1967 (UAPA), listed the matter for 18th October.
Senior Advocate Arvind Datar appeared for the petitioners, and apprised the Court of two more connected matters, wherein two journalists who are directly affected by the provisions of the Court.
The Court issued notices to be sent accordingly to the counsels appearing in the connected matters.
The issue in the pertinent matter was the provisions under the UAPA, that goes against the freedom that Articles 14, 19 and 21 guarantees. Further, that it contradicts the Constitution of India, and curtails the freedom of speech, thereby restricting all forms of dissents and opinions. Definition of 'unlawful activity' under the Act is also made another ground of objection in the plea.
It is pertinent to note that, the last few years have witnessed a strong criticism and vehement opposition to UAPA, and the provisions therein, by many, especially lawyers and journalists.
CASE TITLE: Foundation of Media Professionals and Union of India and Ors.
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