Debate: Does Prolonged Jail Without Trial in UAPA Cases Violate Constitutional Rights?

This special report discusses a Supreme Court order regarding bail in the Delhi riots conspiracy case. The transcript highlights a debate on the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the principle of 'bail is rule, jail is exception'. Panelists analyze the court's decision to grant bail to five accused while denying it to two, citing the role of the accused and the duration of incarceration. The discussion explores the tension between Article 21 (personal liberty) and the stringent provisions of the UAPA, with references to the delay in framing charges and examining witnesses over five years.