SC's UAPA Verdicts: Sibal's Client Denied Bail, Singhvi's Gets Relief in Delhi Riots Case

• Supreme Court rejected Umar Khalid's bail plea (Kapil Sibal) in Delhi riots UAPA case, citing prima facie evidence.
• SC granted bail to Gulfisha Fatima (Abhishek Manu Singhvi) in a similar UAPA case, noting weaker evidence and long custody.
• The differing outcomes highlight the court's assessment of evidence and gravity of charges under UAPA Section 43D(5).
• Kapil Sibal argued against UAPA misuse and long custody, while Abhishek Singhvi emphasized weak evidence and constitutional liberty.
• Government lawyer stated UAPA bail cannot be solely based on delay, especially for grave crimes challenging sovereignty.

Why It Matters: SC's UAPA rulings show evidence strength and charge gravity dictate bail, not just long custody.