AIROnline 2025 SC 775

(A) Criminal P.C. (2 of 1974) , S.439— Grant of bail – Challenge against – Accused was charged with offences punishable u/Ss. 18/18A/20 and 39 of UAPA, 1967 r/w S. 120-B IPC – Allegations in charge-sheet related to connections of accused with an organisation which was not a banned organisation – Attending meetings of said organisation, would not amount to any prima facie offence -Bail was granted 3-1/2 years ago – Charges were yet to be framed and trial had not commenced – Accused had been in custody for 5-1/2 years – High Court was justified in enlarging accused on bail.
AIROnline 2022 Kar 4622-Affirmed

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(B) Criminal P.C. (2 of 1974) , S.439— Bail – Refusal to grant – Challenge against – Accused was charged with offences punishable u/Ss. 18/20/39 of UAPA and S. 120-B of IPC – High Court had found that accused was involved with banned terrorist organisations, had active role in operating dark web and assisted members of such organisations – Reasons given by High Court were based upon material collected during investigation and as reflected in the charge-sheet – High Court had also noticed involvement of accused in another case under UAPA – High Court was justified in refusing to grant bail – However, T….