Terror case: Court grants bail to activist Khurram Parvez

Terror case: Court grants bail to activist Khurram Parvez. (See the linked source for details.)

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Prelims-testable facts

01The Delhi High Court granted bail to Khurram Parvez in a UAPA terror funding case after over three years in custody.
02The court held that the prolonged period of custody, slow progression of the trial, and Parvez's disability justified his release on bail.
03Bail is considered the rule, and its denial an exception under Indian law.
04Khurram Parvez was accused of being involved in a terror conspiracy case investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
05The Patiala House Court granted regular bail to Khurram Parvez and journalist Irfan Mehraj in a separate terror funding case.
06The UAPA imposes stringent bail curbs, but the court considered the exceptional circumstances of this case.
07Khurram Parvez is a human rights activist from Kashmir who was arrested in 2021.

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Most people think that the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) does not allow bail at all, but actually it imposes stringent bail curbs.
Most people think that Khurram Parvez was granted bail due to lack of evidence against him, but actually he was released on account of exceptional circumstances including prolonged custody and disability.

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The Supreme Court has previously ruled in the NIA v. Sreekumar case (2020) that UAPA provisions cannot be used to stifle legitimate dissent or activism.

Mains Practice Question

Critically examine the implications of granting bail to Khurram Parvez under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).

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Single factmedium

Under which act was a case filed against Khurram Parvez?

A.Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA)
B.National Security Act
C.Prevention of Terrorism Act
D.Protection of Human Rights Act

The Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) was the act under which a case was filed against Khurram Parvez, a prominent human rights activist.

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Which agency had filed a case against Khurram Parvez?

A.National Investigation Agency (NIA)
B.Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
C.Enforcement Directorate (ED)
D.Income Tax Department

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is a specialized agency dealing with national security and terrorism-related cases. Its involvement in Khurram Parvez's case highlights the complexities of anti-terror laws.

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