In Brief
The State of Delhi appealed against a High Court order granting default bail to a person accused of terrorism-related offences under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in relying on a judgment about TADA (a different anti-terrorism statute) when the present case involved UAPA, which permits investigation extension up to 180 days with valid reasons. The Court found that sufficient grounds existed for extension—pending government sanctions and awaited forensic reports—and that the investigation was completed within the extended period. The Court allowed the appeal, set aside the bail order, and directed the respondent's custody.
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