The Supreme Court of India on September 29 delivered a stern rebuke to the Uttar Pradesh government, quashing the detention of a man accused in the Sambhal violence under the stringent National Security Act. The apex court imposed a significant financial penalty of ₹10 lakh on the state administration.
Supreme Court Quashes NSA Detention of Sambhal Accused, Imposes ₹10 Lakh Fine on UP Government
The Supreme Court of India has set aside the detention of an individual under the National Security Act related to the Sambhal violence and imposed a fine of ₹10 lakh on the Uttar Pradesh government.
Sahil Sharma
Sep 30, 2026
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Key Takeaways
- •SC quashes NSA detention in Sambhal violence case
- •UP government fined ₹10 lakh for illegal detention
- •Court upholds personal liberty against state action






