Court not expected to hold mini trial while examining whether prima facie case under UAPA exists: Supreme Court

The Court also made some interesting observations as regards grant of bail under Section 43(D)(5) of the UAPA and the factors determining membership in a terrorist organisation.
Justices Ajay Rastogi and AS Oka
Justices Ajay Rastogi and AS Oka

While granting bail to Thwaha Fasal and Allan Shuaib, accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for having Maoist links, the Supreme Court today held that a court examining whether a prima facie case exists, is not expected to hold a “mini trial” (Thwaha Fasal v. Union of India).

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