In a significant judgment, the Supreme Court has reminded lower courts that bail should not be withheld as a form of punishment, emphasizing the fundamental right to speedy trial. The apex court made these observations while granting bail to Javed Gulam Nabi Shaikh, an accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), who had been
High Courts and Trial Courts Have Forgotten That Bail Cannot Be Denied as Punishment: Supreme Court
