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Delhi Court Orders 3-Day Police Custody for Deepak Khatri in UAPA Case
✍️ indiagazette.com
🗓 27 Aug 2026, 05:17 AM
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A Delhi court has authorized a three‑day police custody for Deepak Khatri under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, citing national security concerns.
The Delhi Sessions Court granted the police a three‑day custodial period for Deepak Khatri, who is currently under investigation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The magistrate noted that the allegations against Khatri pertain to matters of national security, justifying the extended police interrogation period.
According to court records, the custody order is intended to allow investigators to gather further evidence and question the accused in connection with the alleged activities. The decision does not imply a conviction; Khatri remains presumed innocent until proven guilty in a trial.
Legal experts have observed that UAPA cases often involve stringent procedural safeguards, and courts typically scrutinize requests for police custody to balance investigative needs with individual rights. The next hearing is expected to address bail and further procedural matters.
The case adds to a series of recent UAPA prosecutions across the country, reflecting heightened governmental focus on activities deemed threatening to the nation’s security framework.
According to court records, the custody order is intended to allow investigators to gather further evidence and question the accused in connection with the alleged activities. The decision does not imply a conviction; Khatri remains presumed innocent until proven guilty in a trial.
Legal experts have observed that UAPA cases often involve stringent procedural safeguards, and courts typically scrutinize requests for police custody to balance investigative needs with individual rights. The next hearing is expected to address bail and further procedural matters.
The case adds to a series of recent UAPA prosecutions across the country, reflecting heightened governmental focus on activities deemed threatening to the nation’s security framework.