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Supreme Court Denies Bail to Activists Under UAPA

1/17/2026

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  • Under India's Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), suspects can be imprisoned for years without trial.
  • The Supreme Court recently denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, who have spent over five years in jail for the 2020 Delhi riots.
  • Activists warn that the National Security Act and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, known as the NSA and PMLA, complicate proceedings and target dissenters.