This is a gross violation of his freedom to practice as an advocate. This was the first time UAPA has been slapped against an advocate in Tamil Nadu,” he said. Delay in bailHenri Tiphagne, Executive Director, People’s Watch, alleged that the inordinate delay by Madras High Court in dealing with Mr. Murugan’s bail petition was a cause of concern. “After hearing, orders were reserved on May 11, 2017 and was dismissed after a prolonged delay only in December 2017,” he said. Similarly, he said that a bail petition filed meanwhile was also reserved for final orders in July 2017.

Source: The Hindu January 20, 2018 15:56 UTC