Pakistani rights body slams new anti-terror law

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 18:47

Pakistan`s rights watchdog voiced alarm at promulgation of Protection of Pakistan (Amendment) Ordinance (PPO)of 2014, saying anti-terror law violates constitutionally guaranteed rights.

Saudi passes anti-terror law, banning defamation

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 04:56

Saudi Arabia`s Cabinet has approved a new anti-terrorism draft law that criminalises acts that disturb public order, defame the reputation of the state or threaten the kingdom`s unity.

US court ruling favours anti-terror law

Last Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2013, 12:51

A federal appeals court has reversed a judge`s decision barring enforcement of a law that permits the indefinite detention of people suspected of supporting terrorists.

B`desh Parliament amends anti-terror law

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 13:39

Bangladesh`s Parliament amended the tough anti-terrorism law re-defining "terrorism", amid protests from opposition which feared it was designed to target them.

Pak police files case against 4 papers under anti-

Last Updated: Sunday, April 14, 2013, 16:02

Pakistani police have registered a case under an anti-terrorism law against four newspapers, including the mass circulation Urdu daily Jang, for publishing press releases and statements of banned militant groups.

Notice to Delhi Police on Kobad Ghandy`s bail plea

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 26, 2013, 20:21

The Delhi High Court Monday issued notice to Delhi Police on the bail plea of Kobad Ghandy who is facing trial under the anti-terror law.

India urged to reject changes in anti-terror law

Last Updated: Sunday, December 16, 2012, 12:18

The Indian Parliament should reject proposed amendments to its counterterrorism act, Human Rights Watch has said.

HC asks CMM to continue dealing with anti-terror law cases

Last Updated: Friday, July 6, 2012, 15:07

The Delhi High Court on Friday directed chief metropolitan magistrate to deal with the cases under anti-terror law.

China plans to add more teeth to anti-terror law

Last Updated: Monday, October 24, 2011, 23:22

China is finalising a comprehensive legislation to curb terrorism as it battles rising militancy in Xinjiang province.

Tunisia should rewrite oppressive anti-terror law: UN

Last Updated: Friday, May 27, 2011, 11:16

UN`s Martin Scheinin said the law "was used to crackdown on dissent".

US court upholds anti-terror law

Last Updated: Monday, June 21, 2010, 21:29

The Supreme Court has upheld a federal law that bars "material support" to foreign terrorist organizations, rejecting a free speech challenge from humanitarian aid groups.

I can`t pilot GUJCOC Bill, says Chidambaram

Last Updated: Monday, February 8, 2010, 00:03

Home Minister P Chidambaram on Sunday said he could not pilot the Gujarat Control of Organised Crime (GUJCOC) Bill as "present mind of Parliament was opposed" to its provisions, similar to that of POTA, which has been repealed.