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Gulfisha Fatima v. State (govt. of Nct of Delhi )

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Reported as [2026] 1 S.C.R. 609
Bench Aravind Kumar and N.V. Anjaria JJ.
Decided 5 January 2026

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We are of the opinion that on the completion of the examination of the protected [2026] 1 S.C.R. 735 Gulfisha Fatima v.

Judgment, page 126

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Issue for Consideration Matter pertains to grant of bail to accused-appellants in relation to arrests made pursuant to Delhi Riots, 2020, considering the prolonged incarceration, and the constitutional plea u/Art.21 of the Constitution. Headnotes† Constitution of India – Art.21 – Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 – s.43D(5) – Delhi Riots, 2020 – Bail sought by accused-appellants considering the prolonged incarceration, and constitutional plea u/Art.21 – Prosecution case that the appellants conspired to orchestrate and execute the 2020 Delhi Riots as a form of protest against

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