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title: "Naga People's Movement v. Union of India (AFSPA)"
description: "Naga People's Movement of Human Rights v. Union of India (1997) upheld AFSPA's constitutionality, impacting military conduct in conflict zones."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Naga People's Movement of Human Rights v.
- Union of India is the 1997 Supreme Court of India judgment upholding the constitutional validity of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958.
- Did the Supreme Court declare AFSPA unconstitutional in this case?
- What are the binding 'Dos and Don'ts' from the judgment?
- How does a disturbed-area declaration under AFSPA differ from President's Rule?

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