Today, The Supreme Court granted regular bail to Alemla Jamir after six years’ custody under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, considering prolonged detention and her status as a woman. The Bench noted trial progress with many witnesses already examined.
On Thursday(18th July), the Supreme Court granted bail to Sheikh Javed Iqbal, a Nepali citizen detained under UAPA for over nine years, citing his right to a speedy trial. Justices J B Pardiwala and Ujjal Bhuyan emphasized that statutory restrictions should not impede fundamental rights, noting the trial’s extremely slow progress.
