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UAPA’s “Ideological Driver” Category: Supreme Court Denies Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam’s Bail While Granting Bail to Other Accused
Introduction On January 5, 2026, the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment that has significant implications for bail jurisprudence under the Unlawful Activities (Pr
Judicial Restraint on Witness Multiplication: Bail in NDPS Cases and Right to Speedy Trial Under Article 21
Introduction The Supreme Court of India has consistently emphasized that prolonged incarceration without trial constitutes a violation of fundamental rights guaranteed under Articl
Judicial Discretion at the Intersection of Liberty and Process: A Treatise on Supreme Court Jurisprudence Regarding Anticipatory Bail During Pending Non-Bailable Warrants
1. Introduction: The Dialectics of Personal Liberty and Sovereign Compulsion The administration of criminal justice in India rests upon a delicate equilibrium between two competing
Preventive Detention Laws vs Due Process Guarantees in India: A Constitutional Analysis
Introduction The intersection of preventive detention laws and due process guarantees represents one of the most contentious areas in Indian constitutional jurisprudence. Preventiv
Preventive Detention Cannot Override Bail: Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling on Public Order Requirement
Introduction The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a significant judgment reaffirming that preventive detention laws cannot be used as instruments to bypass bail orders gra
The Indefeasible Right: A Jurisprudential Treatise on Default Bail and the Temporal Efficacy of Subsequent Chargesheet Filing
I. Introduction: The Constitutional Conundrum of Personal Liberty and Procedural Compliance The jurisprudence of criminal procedure in India operates within a delicate equilibrium,
Housing as a Fundamental Right Under Article 21: Supreme Court’s Role in Real Estate Regulation and Protection of Homebuyers
Introduction The recognition of housing as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution has evolved significantly through judicial interpretation and legislative
Expanding the Horizons of Article 21: Supreme Court’s Landmark Recognition of Mental Health as a Fundamental Right to Life in Sukdeb Saha v. State of Andhra Pradesh
Introduction In a groundbreaking judgment that will reshape the landscape of constitutional rights and mental health jurisprudence in India, the Supreme Court in Sukdeb Saha v. Sta
Transforming Criminal Justice: Supreme Court’s Landmark DNA Evidence Guidelines in Kattavellai vs State of Tamil Nadu
Introduction The Indian criminal justice system witnessed a significant transformation on July 15, 2025, when the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment in Kattavella
Default Bail in Supreme Court Ruling: Limits When Accused Can Seek Bail During Ongoing Investigations
Introduction In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court has provided clear guidelines about when a person accused of a crime can request default bail. The court also emphasised that the
