Supreme Court Revokes Bail of PFI Members in UAPA Case, held National Security as Top Priority

The Supreme Court, setting aside the order of Madras High Court, revoked the bail of eight individuals associated with the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) and charged under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967 (UAPA). The SC observed that the allegations of raising funds for terrorist activities against them appeared to be prima facie valid. Further, the SC also directed for an expedited trial in the case.