“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 […]

