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7 July 2026

UAPA case against Kerala man for offensive comment

The case serves as a contextual example of the ongoing debate regarding the application of the UAPA in cases involving social media content and internal security, though it is a specific criminal incident rather than a policy or landmark legal development.

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Notes

  • The Kerala Police have invoked the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) against a 26-year-old individual for posting an offensive comment on social media.
  • The comment was directed at the daughter of a victim of the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack.
  • The accused was detained at Calicut International Airport via a lookout notice upon returning from Saudi Arabia.
  • The investigation involves the examination of the accused's mobile phone and further custodial interrogation.
  • The case was registered following a formal complaint.

Questions

  1. Discuss the scope and application of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in the context of digital content and social media. How does the state balance the requirements of national security with the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) is primarily designed to deal with which of the following?

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