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NIA Arrests Bidar Youth for Suspected Terror Links With Pakistan
NIA arrests Bidar youth Vishal Metre under UAPA for suspected links to Pakistan-based terrorist Shahzad Bhatti; FIR names seven over alleged anti-national activities.
'Would Kasab have got bail too?' Centre’s explosive question to Supreme Court during heated UAPA debate
The Centre questioned the Supreme Court of India over whether prolonged delays in trials should automatically result in bail for those accused under anti-terror laws. Opposing a blanket approach, the government argued that courts must consider the seriousness…
Pointing to conflicting views, Supreme Court refers UAPA bail question to larger bench
‘Settle correct approach to bail under special statutes where Article 21, prolonged incarceration, statutory restrictions intersect’
Supreme Court indicates Delhi riot accused may get bail, says police argument on reference will be looked into
The Supreme Court is likely to grant interim bail to two individuals accused in the 2020 Delhi riots. The court will also consider a Delhi Police request to refer a legal question on bail under the UAPA to a larger bench. This question concerns whether prolon…
SC questions its own verdict denying bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam
The Supreme Court has voiced strong concerns regarding the denial of bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. Judges highlighted that even under the stringent UAPA law, bail remains the norm, not the exception. This comes as the court noted a very low…
Supreme Court doubts its own judgment in Umar Khalid case; says bail is rule jail is exception even in UAPA cases
"We have no manner of doubt in stating that even under UAPA, bail is the rule and jail is the exception. Of course, in an appropriate case, bail can be denied having regard to the facts of that particular case," it said.