SC judge flags overuse of UAPA, laments poor representation of women in HCs, SC

Supreme Court Judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan emphasized that a developed India by 2047 requires abandoning the criminalization of dissent and misuse of the UAPA law. He pointed out the low conviction rates under UAPA, suggesting overuse or misuse. Justice Bhuyan also highlighted the underrepresentation of women in higher judiciary, contrasting it with district courts.