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Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act

In News Recently, the Chief Minister of Nagaland has called for scrapping the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act after a botched ambush by para commandos in Nagaland. Background The demand for repeal of the 1958 Act  is a reiteration of the stand of successive state governments over the last few decades, with the state having […]

Cyber-Enabled Financial Crime

In News Recently, 1000 individuals were held in 20 countries as part of Interpol crackdown on cyber-enabled financial crime. What are Cyber-Enabled Financial Crime? Cybercrime encompasses any crime committed online, including ransomware attacks, cyber-espionage, child pornography and cyber vandalism. Social engineering (e.g. phishing email) might be used to launch a cyber-enabled financial assault from the […]

Tackling Drug Trafficking From Afghanistan

In News  Recently, India-Iran discussed and examined ways and means of mutual cooperation in fighting drug trafficking which accordingly resulted in some positive outcomes. Talks gain importance in view of the recent seizure of around 3,000 kg heroin at the Mundra port. Implications  illegal production of drugs in Afghanistan The illegal production of drugs in […]

Left-Wing Extremism

In context Recently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) stated the geographical influence of Maoists has contracted to only 41 districts in the country, a sharp reduction from 96 such districts in 10 States. Left-wing extremism in India Left-wing extremists, popularly known as Maoists worldwide and as Naxalites/Naxalism in India, has been a major threat […]

Assam Mizoram Border Row

In News Violence escalated along the inter-State border, between Assam and Mizoram,  in the Cachar district. About The boundary between present-day Assam and Mizoram, 165 km long, dates back to the colonial era, when Mizoram was known as Lushai Hills, a district of Assam. The Assam-Mizoram border is shared between three districts of South Assam […]

Misuse of Anti-Terror Laws

In News Recently, a Supreme Court Judge has said that “criminal law, including anti-terror legislation, should not be misused for quelling dissent or for the harassment of citizens”. About The Judge also said that the Supreme Court “plays the role of a counter-majoritarian institution and so it is the Court’s “duty to protect the rights […]

Spyware Pegasus

In News Recently, an online database about the use of the spyware Pegasus was launched. About It is launched by Forensic Architecture, Amnesty International and the Citizen Lab to document attacks against human rights defenders. It showed the connections between ‘digital violence’ of Pegasus spyware and the real-world harms lawyers, activists, and other civil society […]

Redefining UAPA to Avoid Misuse: HC

In News The Delhi High Court ruled that there is a need to redefine “terrorist activity” strictly to avoid misuse of UAPA in cases of ordinary penal offences.The Delhi High Court ruled that there is a need to redefine “terrorist activity” strictly to avoid misuse of UAPA in cases of ordinary penal offences. About The […]

Integrated Law Enforcement Centres (ILECs)

In News The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) has recommended a unified agency, i.e., Integrated Law Enforcement Centres (ILECs)  for cross-border crimes. Integrated Law Enforcement Centres (ILECs) Integrated Law Enforcement Centres will be stationed at existing and proposed Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) established by the Land Port Authorities of India, Ministry of Home […]

IT Rules 2021 Come into Effect

In News Recently, Facebook has clarified that it aims to comply with the provisions of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021, which have come into effect. In February 2021, the Centre notified these rules and significant social media intermediaries were given a three month deadline for compliance, ending on […]