Jalaluddin Khan vs The Union Of India
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Case Significance
Jalaluddin Khan vs The Union Of India is a Supreme Court of India decision dated August 13, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-604). The appellant was prosecuted under UAPA and IPC Sections 121/121A/122 for allegedly allowing PFI to use premises in a building owned by his wife. The Supreme Court granted bail, finding no prima facie material connecting the appellant with PFI's activities — the building housed a pathology lab, clinic and shops with CCTV, and the rental arrangement was with a co-accused. The Court emphasized that 'bail is the rule and jail is an exception' applies even under UAPA when statutory conditions for The bench comprised Justices Abhay S. Oka and Augustine George Masih. The judgment was delivered by Justice Abhay S. Oka. Counsel appearing: Mukta Gupta (counsel for appellant).
Summary
The appellant was prosecuted under UAPA and IPC Sections 121/121A/122 for allegedly allowing PFI to use premises in a building owned by his wife. The Supreme Court granted bail, finding no prima facie material connecting the appellant with PFI's activities — the building housed a pathology lab, clinic and shops with CCTV, and the rental arrangement was with a co-accused. The Court emphasized that 'bail is the rule and jail is an exception' applies even under UAPA when statutory conditions for bail are satisfied.
What was the outcome of Jalaluddin Khan vs The Union Of India?
The appellant was prosecuted under UAPA and IPC Sections 121/121A/122 for allegedly allowing PFI to use premises in a building owned by his wife. The Supreme Court granted bail, finding no prima facie...
Judgment
Read the full judgment on the official India Courts portal.
Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-604)