Sentencing Considers Misuse of Social Media and Journalistic Credentials by Terrorists to Incite Violence: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has modified the sentences of two women convicted in a UAPA (Unlawful Activities Prevention Act) case, Hina Bashir Beigh and Sadiya Anwar Shaikh, after considering the role of modern communication tools like encrypted platforms and social media in the commission of terrorist activities. The division bench, comprising Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Amit Sharma, emphasized that while awarding sentences in cases related to terrorism, courts…
