UAPA | 'Watali' Judgment Not A Precedent to Deny Bail To Undertrial In Long Custody With No End In Sight Of Trial: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India ruled that the UAPA Watali judgment should not set a precedent for denying bail to undertrials in prolonged custody without trial progress. The Court emphasized that each case should be assessed individually, considering the specifics of the case and the status of the trial. The judgment stressed the importance of ensuring that prolonged detention does not become a norm and that the right to a fair trial must be upheld. This decision aims to safeguard the rights of undertrials and prevent indefinite detention without trial progress.