"Only 6 out of 109 witnesses examined so far:" Supreme Court grants bail to UAPA accused in custody for 8 years

The Court noted that appellant may be granted bail since conditions of bail under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967 is less stringent in nature.
Justice KM joseph and Justice Hrishikesh Roy, and Supreme Court
Justice KM joseph and Justice Hrishikesh Roy, and Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to a person accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) after noting that the person has been in custody for almost 8 years and the prosecution has examined only 6 out of the 109 witnesses [Jahir Hak v. State of Rajasthan].

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