National security cases

On trial2 weeks ago

State vs Matthew Aaron Van Dyke and 6 Ukrainian nationals — Foreign nationals illegal entry and security breach case

The NIA filed a chargesheet against seven foreign nationals, including US citizen Matthew Aaron Van Dyke and six Ukrainian nationals, for illegal entry, stay, and movement into India. The case involves allegations related to drone recovery and potential training of armed groups in Myanmar, though UAPA sections were not invoked.

National securityForeign nationalsTerrorism+3

Mizoram17Court matter

On trial2 months ago

Harmanjit Singh Sandhu (alias Hamma) v. Union of India — Commercial quantity NDPS case

A case involving seizures of commercial-quantity narcotics, heard by the Punjab & Haryana High Court. The court noted the NCB's submission that the contraband recovered attracted the statutory rigour of Section 37 of the NDPS Act.

Drugs (NDPS)National security

Punjab2Court matter

Closed3 months ago

State vs Sonam Wangchuk — National Security Act Detention (Now Revoked)

Sonam Wangchuk, a Ladakh-based climate activist and innovator, was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) on 26 September 2025 following protests in Leh demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh. His detention was contested through a habeas corpus petition filed by his wife in the Supreme Court. The Central Government revoked his detention on 14 March 2026 after he had undergone nearly half of the maximum detention period permitted under the NSA.

National securityIllegal detentionFundamental rights

Ladakh7Police investigation

On trial3 months ago

State vs Hafiz Saeed — Pahalgam terror attack case

The NIA filed a supplementary chargesheet before the NIA special court in Jammu against Hafiz Saeed, chief of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror outfit and its proxy organization TRF, in connection with the Pahalgam terror attack. The chargesheet details Pakistan's alleged conspiracy, Saeed's role, and evidence collected during the investigation.

TerrorismNational security

Jammu and Kashmir4Court matter

On trial2 months ago

State vs accused — Sedition and UAPA charges trial continuation post-Supreme Court stay

The Madhya Pradesh High Court held that the Supreme Court's direction to keep sedition charges in abeyance does not prevent continuation of trial on other offences under IPC and UAPA. The case involves investigation and chargesheet completion, with attempts to provoke triggering the FIR.

TerrorismSeditionNational security

Madhya Pradesh2Court matter

Judgment delivered2 years ago

State vs Mohammad Arif — Red Fort attack case

Mohammad Arif, a Pakistani national, was convicted for his involvement in the 2000 Red Fort attack. The President of India recently rejected his mercy petition.

TerrorismDeath penaltyNational security

Delhi2Court matter

Under investigation3 years ago

CBI vs Rahul Gangal and Vivek Raghuvanshi — Defence espionage case

The CBI arrested a Canadian resident, Rahul Gangal, in connection with an espionage case involving the alleged leakage of sensitive defence documents. The investigation also involves journalist Vivek Raghuvanshi, from whom the documents were allegedly obtained.

National securityEspionage

2Police investigation