Umar Khalid case explained: The Gulfisha Fatima ruling, Section 43D(5) and SC’s latest observations
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 18, 2026, 17:11 (IST)
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court underscored the primacy of bail, regardless of UAPA constraints, asserting that personal freedom must not be persistently restricted. By referencing the KA Najeeb case, the justices highlighted that extended detention without trial contravenes constitutional principles, challenging previous judgments that had sidestepped this fundamental right.