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12 September 2026

Supreme Court grants bail to UAPA accused

The case highlights the ongoing judicial discourse regarding the balance between national security laws like UAPA and the fundamental right to a speedy trial and personal liberty.

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Notes

  • The Supreme Court granted 10-day interim bail to an undertrial prisoner incarcerated for nearly six years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
  • The Court cited humanitarian grounds, specifically the need to care for an ailing mother and a hearing-impaired child.
  • The Bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and A.G. Masih considered the prolonged period of incarceration and the slow pace of the trial.
  • The petitioner has been in custody for five years and 11 months, with only 20 out of 50 prosecution witnesses examined to date.
  • The petitioner challenges the lack of material linking him to any specific 'terrorist act' as defined under the UAPA provisions.

Questions

  1. The pendency of trials for undertrials under special laws like the UAPA raises concerns regarding the right to a speedy trial. Discuss the constitutional implications of prolonged incarceration without conviction. 150 words
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  2. The balance between national security and individual liberty is a recurring challenge in the Indian criminal justice system. In the context of special legislations like the UAPA, analyze the role of the judiciary in ensuring that the rights of undertrials are not compromised by procedural delays. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following best describes the primary objective of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)?

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