Indian Politics
Allahabad HC Quashes NSA Detention of DU Graduate Akriti Chaudhary
The Indian Express1h
THE BRIEF
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The Allahabad High Court has quashed the National Security Act (NSA) detention of Delhi University graduate Akriti Chaudhary, terming her arrest 'arbitrary'.
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Chaudhary was detained for five months following her involvement in labour protests in Noida, with the court ordering her immediate release and ₹5 lakh compensation.
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The court criticized the state police for building a 'concocted story' to justify the detention, marking a significant legal victory for the activist.