Punishment Without Conviction: UAPA and The Crisis Of Indefinite Incarceration

Summary The Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) faces significant criticism for its vague terminology and stringent bail provisions, specifically Section 43D(5), which prevents bail if a prima facie case is believed to exist. This legal framework often leads to prolonged pre-trial incarceration, as seen in the cases of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, which many […]