Sahib Singh v. State Of Punjab
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, Embargo for release of regular bail is created under Section 43(d)(5) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. This Section reads as under:- '
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The proviso to Section 43(5)(d) of UAP Act clearly states that if Courts are satisfied that the prima-facie allegations against the accuse are true after "perusal of case diary or report made under section 173 Cr.P.C." bail cannot be granted. In other words, after examining documents annexed to report under Section 173 Cr.P.C. if the Courts are satisfied that allegations against the accused are not true, bail under Section 43D(5) of UAP Act can be granted.
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Hon'ble Apex Court in case Gurwinder Singh v. State of Punjab, (2024) 5 SCC 403, elaborately dealt with what amounts to a prima-facie case. Paragraphs 24 to 35 of the aforesaid judgment are relevant which are reproduced herein for ready reference:- 9 ;
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The observations given by Hon'ble Apex Court in Harpreet Singh Talwar @ Kabir Talwar vs. State of Gujarat through National Investigating Agency, 2025 SCC On Line SC 1103, are also relevant on the point regarding release of accused on bail in UAP Act. In paragraph-24, it has been observed as under:-
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