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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CREATIVE RESEARCH THOUGHTS - IJCRT (IJCRT.ORG)

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ISSN Approved Journal No: 2320-2882 | Impact factor: 7.97 | ESTD Year: 2013

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  Paper Title

Anti-People Laws and Civil Liberties in Independent India (1947-2022): A Brief History

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  ADITYA ROY

  Keywords

Civil Liberties, Anti-People Laws, Indian Constitution, Preventive Detention, Emergency, UAPA, AFSPA, Democratic Rights

  Abstract


Since independence in 1947, India has constitutionally committed itself to democracy, fundamental rights, and civil liberties. At the same time, the Indian state has enacted a range of extraordinary laws in the name of national security, public order, development, and social control. Many of these laws--often termed anti-people laws--have been criticized for curtailing civil liberties, enabling state excesses, and disproportionately affecting political dissenters, minorities, workers, and marginalized communities. This paper presents a historical and analytical overview of anti-people laws in independent India from 1947 to 2022, examining their origins, evolution, justifications, and impact on civil liberties. It also reviews judicial responses, civil society resistance, and contemporary debates, arguing that the tension between security and liberty has been a persistent feature of Indian democracy.

  IJCRT's Publication Details

  Unique Identification Number - IJCRT2601138

  Paper ID - 300003

  Page Number(s) - b154-b160

  Pubished in - Volume 14 | Issue 1 | January 2026

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  Publisher Name - IJCRT | www.ijcrt.org | ISSN : 2320-2882

  E-ISSN Number - 2320-2882

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  ADITYA ROY,   "Anti-People Laws and Civil Liberties in Independent India (1947-2022): A Brief History", International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), ISSN:2320-2882, Volume.14, Issue 1, pp.b154-b160, January 2026, Available at :http://www.ijcrt.org/papers/IJCRT2601138.pdf

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