Spreading Terror Content Online Through Social Media Attracts UAPA: Delhi HC Denies Bail in Terror Case

The Delhi High Court has ruled that using social media to spread radical ideologies and incite terrorism can attract charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA).

A Division Bench of Justices Subramonium Prasad and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar made this observation while rejecting bail for Arsalan Feroze Ahenger, accused of promoting terrorism through digital platforms.

The Court said even non-physical acts, like sharing extremist content online, fall within UAPA’s scope. Despite Ahenger being in custody for four years, the Court cited national security, risk to witnesses, and the seriousness of the offence in denying bail.