SC’s explanation of 'terror' assumes significance in view of the argument advanced by Umar-Sharjeel's counsels that refusing the duo bail conflated dissent & protest with terrorist activity.
Ahmed was arrested on 19 June, 2020, and has been in custody without significant progress in trial. He cited violation of constitutional right to liberty for seeking bail.
Justice Atul Sreedharan made the remarks while granting bail to Khursheed Ahmad Lone, charged under the Act, questions lack of specific material against UAPA accused in bail hearings.
In 2022, athletes claimed they were asked to wind up training early at Thyagraj Stadium so that the IAS couple could walk their dog. Then came the memes and public outrage.
Instead of buying more Mirages outright in early 2000s, the requirement was tweaked in favour of a medium-weight, multi-role fighter with Mirage-like performance.
Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.
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