In Brief
The Supreme Court reviewed a criminal review petition arising from a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. The key issue concerned jurisdiction to extend investigation time under Section 43-D(b) of UAPA. The Court held that only a specified Court (not the Magistrate) is competent to grant such extension. As the Magistrate lacked jurisdiction, the respondents were entitled to default bail. The Review Petition was dismissed on the grounds that no error apparent on record justified interference with the prior order.
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