HRW urges India to repeal Armed Forces Special Act

A US-based human rights watchdog has urged the Indian government to repeal the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in force in Jammu and Kashmir and the north-east, alleging that it provides "impunity"......

AFSPA extended in Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal for 6 months

The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, which gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers and immunity from prosecution unless approved by the Centre, was on Sunday extended for......

Manipur extends controversial armed forces act

The Manipur government has extended the Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958 for another six months from June 1 after declaring the state as a 'disturbed area', official sources said on Saturday.......

Panel to look into Armed Forces Act

The government will soon form a panel to look into the legal, constitutional and "moral" aspects of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act, a group demanding its withdrawal in Manipur......