Introduction Recently, an interim bail was granted to two accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case who were charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. This has once again raised a question whether prolonged incarceration and delay in trial can override the statutory laws, such as the UAPA. Bail is defined as the tempo…

Introduction Chief Justice of India Surya Kant recently said that everyone had the right to protest in India, but it must be done peacefully and without harming the rights of other people. Protests are an essential part of democracy. It is in the news because against many young individuals, criminal cases have been filed as they pro…