On July 27, a Supreme Court bench of Justices Vikram Nath
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The Supreme Court granted bail to two individuals detained for nearly 12 years under the UAPA, highlighting the conflict between national security laws and the right to a speedy trial.
Background
A Supreme Court bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta granted bail to Saquib Ansari and Waqar Azhar. The court noted that only 2 out of 197 witnesses were examined over a period of nearly 12 years of detention.
Facts for Prelims
- ConstitutionArticle 21: Guarantees the right to life and personal liberty, including the right to a speedy trial.
- Act / BillUAPA: Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, used to combat terrorism and secessionist activities.
- BodySupreme Court of India: The apex court which has the power of judicial review over executive actions and legislative acts.
For Mains
Q. Critically examine the balance between the state's power to use stringent anti-terror laws and the individual's fundamental right to a speedy trial under Article 21.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Judicial oversight of preventive detention
- Impact of procedural delays on human rights
- Balancing national security with civil liberties
Keywords: Article 21 · Judicial Review · Speedy Trial · Due Process · UAPA
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