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Delhi Police Chief Authorized to Carry Out Preventive Detentions Under NSA

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The Delhi government has authorized the Commissioner of Police to exercise powers under the National Security Act, 1980, for a period of three months. The move is seen as a routine extension of powers, unrelated to ongoing street protests.

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Delhi Police Chief Authorized to Carry Out Preventive Detentions Under NSA

The Delhi government has authorized the Commissioner of Police to exercise powers under the National Security Act, 1980, for a period of three months. The move is seen as a routine extension of powers, unrelated to ongoing street protests. The NSA provides for the preventive detention of individuals in certain cases, and the police have clarified that the order is not connected to the protests. The decision has been met with a mixed response from activists and opposition parties, who have raised concerns about the potential for abuse of power.

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Delhi Police Get Power to Detain Anyone for a Year Under NSA Amid Student Protests

The Delhi Police have been granted the power to detain anyone for a year under the National Security Act (NSA) amid ongoing student protests in the city. The move is aimed at maintaining law and order in the city. The decision was made by the government in response to the ongoing student protests, which have been causing disruptions in the city. The NSA allows for the detention of individuals for up to a year without trial in cases where national security is at risk. The move has been criticized by human rights groups, who say it is an overreach of police powers.

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