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Armed Forces (Assam- Manipur) Special Powers Act: An Overview (Part II)
In May, 2015, after 18 years Tripura became the first State to repeal the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers ;But what was/is this Act? And what makes it so controversial?For…
Armed Forces (Assam- Manipur) Special Powers Act: An Overview (Part I)
INTRODUCTION The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act of 1958 (AFSPA) is one of the most draconian legislations that the Indian Parliament has passed. Under this Act,…