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Failing the Constitution on personal liberty

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The Supreme Court says “bail is the rule”, reminds courts that constitutional liberty overrides statutory embargoes, and cautions against indefinite incarceration. Yet, trial courts still feel compelled to err on the side of detention, especially in politically sensitive prosecutions. (HT Archvie)

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Published on Jul 05, 2026 09:22 pm IST

Delhi court rejects Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam’s bail pleas in riots case

Court held that there were no grounds to entertain the applications in view of the Supreme Court’s January 5 order refusing bail to both accused and laying down specific conditions under which they could revive their pleas. (HT Archive)

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Updated on Jul 05, 2026 06:39 am IST