'Bail is the Rule, Jail the Exception': What SC's UAPA Ruling Means for Umar Khalid The recent Supreme Court ruling on bail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act has sent shockwaves through India's legal and activist communities.
The court's emphasis on "bail is the rule, jail the exception" marks a significant shift in how UAPA cases are handled.
Critics of the UAPA have long argued that its draconian provisions lead to prolonged incarceration without trial. Last year's Supreme Court ruling in the KA Najeeb case was a major step towards rectifying this issue.