Which provision of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) imposes a statutory bar on the grant of bail to an accused if the court is of the opinion that there are reasonable grounds for believing that the accusation is prima facie true?

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23 August 2026

Bail denied to Pulwama attack accused

The topic highlights the application of the UAPA, specifically Section 43-D(5), which is a critical statutory provision frequently discussed in the context of internal security and judicial scrutiny of anti-terror laws.

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Special NIA court rejected the bail plea of an accused in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack.
The court observed that sufficient material exists to presume the accusations are prima facie true.
Section 43-D(5) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) provides a statutory bar against the grant of bail in such cases.
The accused was arrested on March 3, 2020, in connection with the suicide attack that resulted in the death of 40 CRPF personnel.

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Examine the significance of Section 43-D(5) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in the context of balancing national security with the fundamental rights of the accused. 150 words

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Which provision of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) imposes a statutory bar on the grant of bail to an accused if the court is of the opinion that there are reasonable grounds for believing that the accusation is prima facie true?

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Court denies bail to accused in Pulwama terror attack

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