The state, democracy and anti-terror laws in India

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The state, democracy and anti-terror laws in India

Ujjwal Kumar Singh

Sage, 2007

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [330]-334) and index

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Laws like the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) are enacted to address what the state describes as extraordinary situations and put in place exceptions to the ordinary legal and judicial procedures. By examining public debates surrounding extraordinary laws like POTA and the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) and also specific cases, trials and judgements under the Acts, the author - argues that extraordinary laws have ramifications for people's lives, political institutions, the rule of law and democratic functioning; - shows how such laws assume 'normalcy' and acquire a place of permanence in state practices; and - examines the ways in which such extraordinary laws manifest dominant configurations of political power and ideology. While exploring the unfolding of POTA in specific contexts, the book shows how the law was enmeshed in the politics of Hindutva, electoral and coalition politics, centre-state relations, the politics of repression and reconciliation against nationality struggles, and issues of poverty and development.

目次

Dilemma of Democracy or Reasons of State: Extraordinary Laws in India 'Cutting Down Trees': Procedural Legality and the Quest for Legitimacy The Unfolding of Extraordinariness: POTA and the Construction of Suspect Communities The Unfolding of Extraordinariness: National Security Syndrome and Implications for Centre-State Relations in India POTA and Beyond: The Silent Erosion Bibliography Index

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