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Riyas A @ Riyas Aboobakkar @ Abu Dujana – Appellant
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Union Of India Represented By Investigating Officer – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Raja Vijayaraghavan V, J.
In 2006, Yoko Ono—renowned songwriter and wife of the late John Lennon of the Beatles—offered a poignant tribute to the memory of lives lost in the aftermath of the so-called "War On Terror" following 9/11. Her words resonate as both a lament and a plea:
To those who have suffered abuse or torture: forgive us for allowing these horrors through our silence.”
Interpreted in the context of terrorism and related violence, these lines acknowledge the grief of those who have lost loved ones and the senseless violence driven by ideology and hatred. The lines also reflect how indifference, fear, or delayed action can create environments where extremist ideologies thrive, perpetuating cycles of violence and leaving lasting scars on victims and society.
2. The term “terror” originates from the Latin word “terrere”, meaning "to tremble" or "to frighten."
Background Facts:
3. In recent decades, terrorist activities have taken various forms, including the targeted killing of innocent civilians with advanced weaponry, planting explosives in public spaces, taking of h
The court affirmed that association with a terrorist organization with intent to further its activities constitutes a punishable offense under the UA(P) Act.
The conviction for terrorism was upheld based on substantive evidence linking the accused to ISIS activities and intent to procure explosives, with sentencing considerations addressing possible refor....
The court upheld the conviction under UAPA, emphasizing the validity of the sanction for prosecution and the sufficiency of evidence linking the applicant to terrorist activities.
The court modified sentences for terrorism-related offences, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach considering both aggravating and mitigating factors.
(1) Bail – There must be something more than grave suspicion while holding that there is a prima facie case to deny bail.(2) Pre-trial detention is an anathema to Constitution besides being in violat....
The court established that for offenses under the UA(P) Act, mere association with a terrorist organization is insufficient for conviction; intent to further the organization's activities must be pro....
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