In court
The court’s observation came while hearing a man’s petition against an order that refused him bail in an Unlawful Activities Prevention Act case.
Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid (right)
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Sharjeel Imam/Facebook
The court’s observation came while hearing a man’s petition against an order that refused him bail in an Unlawful Activities Prevention Act case.
In court
The court’s observation came while hearing a man’s petition against an order that refused him bail in an Unlawful Activities Prevention Act case.
Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid (right)
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Sharjeel Imam/Facebook

The court held that “bail is the rule and jail is an exception” even in prosecutions under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention)…

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday said that "bail is the rule and jail is the exception" even in cases under the Unlawful…

Supreme Court reaffirms that bail is the rule, even in UAPA cases, emphasizing personal liberty rights and trial speed.

The Supreme Court denies bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, citing their significant roles in the Delhi riots conspiracy case.

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Supreme Court emphasises personal liberty and speedy trials in UAPA cases, allowing bail under specific circumstances.