22 July 2026

Bail status of Khuram Parvez and Irfan Mehraj

The case involves the application and judicial interpretation of the UAPA, a critical piece of anti-terror legislation frequently examined in the context of internal security and civil liberties.

Questions

1. Discuss the balance between the state's power to invoke the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the constitutional right to personal liberty of an individual. How does the judiciary ensure that bail provisions under special statutes are not rendered illusory? 150 words
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Prelims

1. Which of the following statements regarding the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) is correct?

   1. A The UAPA is exclusively applicable to foreign nationals involved in terror activities.
   2. B Bail under UAPA is granted automatically if the investigation is not completed within 30 days.
   3. C The NIA is the primary investigative agency empowered to probe cases under the UAPA.
   4. D The Act was originally enacted in 2020 to address modern digital threats.