The Supreme Court on Monday, May 18, expressed strong disapproval of a January 2026 judgment that had denied bail to activist Umar Khalid and Sharjeel

The Supreme Court noted on Monday that a binding precedent on bail under the UAPA, laid down in a 2021 ruling, was not properly applied while rejecting Umar Khalid’s bail plea.

Supreme Court reaffirms that bail is the rule, even in UAPA cases, emphasizing personal liberty rights and trial speed.

The Supreme Court noted on Monday that a binding precedent on bail under the UAPA, laid down in a 2021 ruling, was not properly applied while rejecting Umar Khalid’s bail plea.