Criticizing Govt Not Disaffection Against India: Delhi HC Hears UAPA Challenge

• Foundation for Media Professionals argues criticizing government without inciting violence is not 'disaffection against India' under UAPA.
• Delhi High Court began hearing challenges to certain provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
• Petitioner contends 'vague' nature of 'disaffection' in UAPA creates uncertainty for citizens, especially journalists, and is arbitrary.
• Challenge targets UAPA's section 2(1)(o)(iii) on 'unlawful activity' causing disaffection and blanket prohibition on anticipatory bail.
• Petition also questions reliance on police case diary for denying bail, citing journalists incarcerated for criticizing policies.