What’s alarming? Over 11 activists were detained without warrants in March 2026. Journalists like Ravi Nair got jailed for criticism. Even films; like ‘Satluj’; are being banned within 48 hours of release. The UAPA, meant for terror cases, is now being used against students and workers. And NGOs? Their foreign funds are being frozen, with new laws barring them from any political engagement. This isn’t just about protests; it’s about shrinking the space for dissent itself. The government insists these are legal actions. But when the law becomes a tool to silence voices, what’s left of democracy? For those preparing for civil services or studying polity; this isn’t just current affairs. It’s a living case study on the erosion of fundamental rights.