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Legal team member Deepak Khatri granted two‑day police custody extension in UAPA case
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 10:17 AM
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A court has extended the police custody of Deepak Khatri, a member of Lawrence Bishnoi’s legal team, by two days in the ongoing UAPA investigation.
The judiciary has ordered a two‑day extension of police custody for Deepak Khatri, who is part of the legal counsel representing alleged criminal figure Lawrence Bishnoi. The extension was granted amid the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) probe that currently involves Bishnoi and his associates.
Under the UAPA, authorities are empowered to detain individuals for extended periods while investigating activities deemed a threat to national security. Khatri’s continued custody suggests that investigators are seeking further statements or evidence related to the case.
Legal experts note that any further extension beyond the current period would require additional judicial approval, and the accused or their counsel may challenge the detention in higher courts if deemed unjustified.
Under the UAPA, authorities are empowered to detain individuals for extended periods while investigating activities deemed a threat to national security. Khatri’s continued custody suggests that investigators are seeking further statements or evidence related to the case.
Legal experts note that any further extension beyond the current period would require additional judicial approval, and the accused or their counsel may challenge the detention in higher courts if deemed unjustified.