💨 Abstract

The Supreme Court has ruled that timelines for granting sanction under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) must be strictly followed, as they are couched in mandatory language. This decision overrules conflicting interpretations by various high courts. The timelines serve as a check on executive power and protect the rights of accused persons. The court also emphasized the importance of independent review by both the authority recommending sanction and the authority granting it.

Courtesy: theprint.in