Civil Liberties

India’s Supreme Court Upholds Detention of Activists Amidst Ongoing Political Repression

By Economics Desk | January 5, 2026

India’s highest court refuses bail for two Muslim activists held without trial for five years, highlighting a disturbing pattern of misuse of anti-terror laws to silence opposition and restrict freedoms critical to nationhood.

For half a decade, Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam have languished behind bars in India, denied bail and yet not convicted—a stark reminder that the principles of justice and individual liberty are under siege far beyond America’s borders. On Monday, India’s Supreme Court rejected their plea for bail, citing their alleged central roles in a conspiracy tied to tragic communal riots in Delhi. But beneath this legal posture lies a broader assault on freedom under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's regime. Is Justice Being Sacrificed on the Altar of Political Control? The two activists were accused under the stringent Unlawful Activities...

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