Commentaries by Kosha Doshi and Bandana Saikia

The Case of Nagaland: Addressing Controversial Provisions of the Armed Forces Act in India

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The Case of Nagaland: Addressing Controversial Provisions of the Armed Forces Act in India

Kosha Doshi and Bandana Saikia

February 4, 2022 05:38:30 am

Introduction “National Security lies not in protecting our borders but in reversing the substantial erosion of civil liberties.” – Theresa May The Indian Government, to deal with the 1958 Naga insurgency, enacted the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act of 1958. AFSPA aims to protect armed forces and carry out operations in conflict prone areas. The [...]

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