Two UAPA Accused Granted Bail After 12 Years in Jail; Slow Trial Held to Violate Article 21: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to two accused persons under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), marking a significant decision that highlights the importance of timely trial proceedings. The Court emphasized that the prolonged incarceration of the accused for nearly 12 years without a conclusion of their trial was a violation of their fundamental right to personal liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution. Background of the…
