Supreme Court refers UAPA bail curbs to larger Bench for ‘authoritative’ ruling
The Supreme Court has referred the issue of bail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act to a larger Bench for a definitive ruling. This decision follows the granting of interim bail to two accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, highlighting concerns over prolonged incarceration and trial delays. The court emphasized the need for consistency in applying legal precedents among coordinate Benches.
- ▪The Supreme Court granted six months of interim bail to two accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case.
- ▪The court referred the question of bail under UAPA to a larger Bench for clarity on prolonged incarceration and trial delays.
- ▪The Delhi Police argued that bail decisions should consider the facts and circumstances of each case.
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- ▪ Supreme Court divided on UAPA bail as appeal for larger bench made before CJI — Hindustan Times — Top
- ▪ After benches differ on UAPA bail, SC refers question to larger bench — Times of India — Top
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The Supreme Court on Friday (May 22, 2026) granted six months of interim bail to two accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case while referring to a larger Bench the question of whether prolonged incarceration and delay in trial can override the stringent bail curbs under anti-terror laws such as the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA). The court said the reference was necessary to ensure “parity, consistency and institutional fidelity” in the application of binding precedents by coordinate Benches.The reference was made by a Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and P. B. Varale during the hearing of bail pleas filed by 2020 Delhi riots accused Abdul Khalid Saifi and Tasleem Ahmad, challenging a September 2, 2025, order of the Delhi High Court denying them bail.
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