#UAP Act

The Bombay High Court has ruled that persistent trial delays caused by the state's failure to appoint permanent prosecutors violate the right to a speedy trial under Article 21, entitling the accused to bail pending trial. This sets a critical precedent holding the state accountable for systemic prosecutorial vacancies that undermine fair trial guarantees, affecting thousands of undertrial prisoners in Maharashtra.

Jharkhand High Court grants bail under the UAPA, ruling that prolonged detention based solely on uncorroborated confessions violates Article 21. The court held mere association with a gang does not prove participation in the offence, setting a precedent for bail jurisprudence under anti-terror laws.