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Part 2 | Andrabi engages with the Union’s deferring tactic in UAPA bail cases
The Union’s approach to defer bail pleas by a year was rejected by the Bench, paving the way for bail under the stringent statute
11th Jun 2026
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Part 1 | Andrabi’s unprecedented reliance on conviction data for granting bail under UAPA
The UAPA reference on the face of it has to only weigh the liberty consideration. Five years worth of cases suggest more nuances
11th Jun 2026
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SC seeks reference to a larger Bench to resolve UAPA bail divergence
Two coordinate Benches read K.A. Najeeb differently; the Court referred the question and granted interim bail to two accused.
23rd May 2026
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Umar Khalid’s bail application | Supreme Court reserves judgement
The Delhi police relied on chats, speeches, secret meetings and location data to argue Khalid’s involvement in the Delhi Riots conspiracy
10th Dec 2025
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Looking Ahead: Key SC Cases 2022
The Supreme Court in 2022 is poised to address key questions on reservations, terror, and freedom of the press.
31st Dec 2021
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Looking Ahead 2022: SC on Terror
The Court will hear arguments on two important challenges to the UAPA in 2022.
29th Dec 2021
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Bail Under UAPA Can Be Granted if the Accused’s Trial has been Delayed
Gradual shift in legal position with respect to grant of bail to accused charged under UAPA.
8th Feb 2021
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