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India Supreme Court Reaffirms Bail Rule, Questions Khalid Denial
India's Supreme Court has reaffirmed the principle that "bail is the rule, jail is the exception," granting bail to a UAPA accused. The court also expressed reservations regarding a previous order that denied bail to activist Umar Khalid.
18 May, 06:35 — 18 May, 11:41
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual74d ago
'Bail is the rule, jail the exception': What SC's UAPA ruling means for Umar Khalid
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court underscored the primacy of bail, regardless of UAPA constraints, asserting that personal freedom must not be persistently restricted. By referencing the KA Najeeb case, the justices highlighted that extended detention without trial contravenes constitutional principles, challenging previous judgments that had sidestepped this fundamental right.
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Read full article →hindustan-timesMostly Factual74d ago
SC grants bail to ex-IAS officer in DMF corruption case, asks him stay out of Chhattisgarh
SC grants bail to ex-IAS officer in DMF corruption case, asks him stay out of Chhattisgarh
Read full article →indian-expressMostly Factual75d ago
Bail rule, jail exception: Supreme Court grants bail to UAPA accused; disagrees with decision denying bail to Umar Khalid
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First report: indian-express · 18 May, 06:35|Full coverage: 3 · 5h|Window: 5h
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