#Section 43-D(2)(b)

Chhattisgarh High Court rules that a procedural defect in granting a 180-day investigation extension under UAPA-such as the absence of a Public Prosecutor’s report-does not automatically entitle the accused to default bail if the charge sheet is filed within the extended period. The ruling underscores that compliance with statutory timelines prevails over technical lapses, preserving the prosecution’s case while balancing personal liberty under Article 21.