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Supreme Court Refers UAPA Bail Question to Larger Bench, Grants Interim Bail to Umar Khalid
The Supreme Court has referred the question of bail under the UAPA to a larger bench due to conflicting views, while also granting interim bail to Umar Khalid for three days to attend to his ailing mother's surgery. This decision comes amidst a debate on whether trial delays should be a ground for bail in UAPA cases.
22 May, 15:24 — 23 May, 00:47
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual2d ago
Would Kasab have been given bail over trial delay? Government to SC over UAPA debate
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Supreme Court divided on UAPA bail as appeal for larger bench made before CJI
A bench referred to the CJI the question of how SC’s ruling in Union of India Vs KA Najeeb should be applied in UAPA cases involving prolonged incarceration.
Read full article →ndtvMostly Factual2d ago
Supreme Court Refers Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam Bail Question To Larger Bench
A bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice Prasanna B Varale, which denied bail to Umar Khalid in January, observed that a bench of similar strength could not have expressed exception to the order.
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First report: indian-express · 22 May, 14:53|Full coverage: 4 · 10h|Window: 10h
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