UAPA chargesheet extension can’t be denied merely on prosecution claims of enough evidence: Supreme Court
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Supreme Court ruled that a request for more time to file a charge sheet under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act cannot be rejected solely because the prosecution claims sufficient evidence already exists. The decision clarifies that such a statement does not indicate the investigation is complete. The ruling applies to all pending UAPA cases and emphasizes that investigations must be fully concluded before a charge sheet is filed.
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- Center (2): Deccan Herald, DNA India
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