AFSPA THE LAW DEVOID OF RULE OF LAW

History has barely exhibited judicious utilization of penal laws untrammeled by fallibilities and human motives. The primary facet of state power to govern its citizenry is police power. Any piece of statute that augments the policing power has a besetting sin to diminish the level of democracy and freedom. The Armed Forces Special Powers Act is no exception. Union Home Ministry, in a welcoming move has recently repealed AFSPA from seven districts of Nagaland; six districts of Manipur; and twenty-three districts entirely and one district partially in Assam.Click here to readmore