The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act makes bail difficult for those charged under it. Of the 16 people arrested under the UAPA for the Bhima-Koregaon violence in 2018, 14 were granted bail after an average of five years or more. Surendra Gadling, a lawyer known for defending those charged under the UAPA, including villagers in Naxal-dominated areas, is still in prison. The elderly priest, Stan Swamy, died in prison without bail in 2021. This is a shocking failure of the operations of justice that brings up disturbing questions about the commitment to the Constitution.

Source: The Telegraph February 12, 2026 07:38 UTC