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“Bail Not Jail” Remains in Theory? Constitutional Limits on Prolonged Pre-Trial Detention under UAPA

Published On: March 8th 2026 Authored By: Sabah Sumbhania Kirit P. Mehta School Of Law, NMIMS Mumbai Abstract According to Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, the principle “bail is the rule, jail is the exception” has long been accepted as an essential justification of individual liberty. Still, a further clarification of this constitutional guarantee […]

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Case Summary: Prabir Purkayastha v. State (NCT of Delhi)

Published On: December 28th 2025 Authored By: Meera Nair U Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram Case Title: Prabir Purkayastha v. State (NCT of Delhi) Citation: (2024) INSC 414  Court: Supreme Court of India Bench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice B.R. Gavai, Hon’ble Mr. Justice S.V.N. Bhatti, and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Sandeep Mehta. Date of Judgment: May 15, 2024 

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