News Topic:Public Safety Act

High Court quashes PSA detention of Shopian man, cites vague allegations

The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar has quashed the preventive detention of a Shopian resident under the Public Safety Act (PSA).

Innocents must not suffer in Pahalgam attack probe: Omar Abdullah

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called for restraint, urging law enforcement agencies not to target innocent civilians while pursuing those responsible for the Pahalgam attack.

Man booked under PSA in Doda, MLA alleges arrest for questioning waste management

A man has been booked under the PSA for his alleged militant links in Doda. MLA Doda, however, said that the man faced arrest for questioning the district administration.
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Tarigami reflects on being first J-K leader detained under PSA, life of struggle, loyalty to CPIM

CPI(M) leader Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami, in a candid interview with The Kashmir Pulse, shared that he was the first person in J&K to be slapped with the PSA.

Will revoke PSA if elected to power, says Omar Abdullah

National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah declared that if his party comes to power, it will repeal the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Jammu and Kashmir.

Senior advocate Mohammad Ashraf Bhat arrested under PSA in Srinagar

Senior advocate and former general secretary of the J&K High Court Bar Association, Mohammad Ashraf Bhat, has been arrested from his residence in Rawalpora.

J&K Police arrests nephew of Mian Qayoom under PSA

Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested Advocate Mian Muzaffar, the nephew of Advocate Mian Qayoom, under Public Safety Act (PSA), family members said.

High Court stay halts compensation for detained man from Pulwama

A recent order by the Single Bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh quashing the preventive detention of a man from Pulwama has been stayed.

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Eight prominent leaders likely to quit Apni Party

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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para

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