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Pathankot and Uri Attacks — Legal Precedents

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Mohd. Ajmal Amir Kasab v. State of Maharashtra

2012

While not directly related to Pathankot or Uri, this Supreme Court judgment on the 26/11 Mumbai attacks established crucial legal precedents for prosecuting terror cases,…

PUCL v. Union of India

1997

This case, though older, is foundational for understanding the balance between national security and civil liberties, particularly concerning surveillance. It laid down guidelines…