Delhi Police granted NSA powers renewal for three months from July 19

Delhi Police granted NSA powers renewal for three months from July 19

The Delhi Lieutenant Governor authorised the police commissioner to exercise powers under the National Security Act (NSA), 1980, for a three-month period starting July 19, 2026. The renewal, conducted as a routine administrative step, empowers the Delhi Police Commissioner to issue preventive detention orders under NSA provisions. The authorisation remains valid until October 18, 2026. The NSA allows detention without trial for up to 12 months to prevent actions deemed prejudicial to national security or public order.