SCO Daily: Why Was Umar Khalid Denied Bail Under UAPA?

The Delhi HC on October 18th held that there was a valid case against Khalid for the offences he was accused of.

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Justices Bhatnagar and Mridul said that the NIA's evidence established a prima facie case against Mr. Khalid.

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A Delhi Court denied Khalid bail, stating the facts indicated his conspiring to riot. Khalid and Sharjeel Imam have approached the Delhi HC.

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Section 43D(5) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 lays down stringent provisions for the grant of bail.

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Tracing the history of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.