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

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.

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday said that "bail is the rule and jail is the exception" even in cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), while granting…

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The apex court also said that the Najeeb judgement “is binding law....” that cannot be “disregarded” even by “benches of lower strength of this court.” | India News