Armed Forces Special Power ACT: A Draconian Law? - Hardcover

by U. C. Jha (Author)

The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has become one of the most controversial laws, both in India and the world. A few NGOs and human rights activists have described it as draconian law. This is the very first book which attempts a complete analysis of AFSPA and also provides an insight into the legislative efforts of other democracies to meet the challenges of growing terrorism.

Author Biography

Wing Commander (Retd) Dr U C Jha is an independent researcher. His current research interests include international humanitarian law (IHL), human rights laws and military law. He is a resource person for the South Asian Teaching Sessions in IHL, conducted by the International Committee of the Red Cross. He holds a Ph D degree in Law and Governance from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Dr Jha was recently invited by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights at Geneva, where he made a presentation during a thematic session on the independence, impartiality and competence of the judiciary, including military courts.