Indian Economy·Key Judgments

Cross-Border Terrorism — Key Judgments

Updated 7 Mar 2026

Key Judgments

National Investigation Agency v. Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali

2019

This Supreme Court judgment significantly clarified the scope of bail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), particularly concerning the 'reasonable grounds for…

People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) v. Union of India

2003

While this case primarily dealt with the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA), 2002, which was later repealed, its principles and the judicial scrutiny it applied to anti-terrorism…