Overview
- A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta refused bail to Syed Mamoor Ali, finding a prima facie case and noting that preparation itself is an offence under the UAPA.
- The court directed the trial court to conclude proceedings within two years and said the accused may renew his bail plea if the delay is not attributable to him.
- During arguments the bench referred to alleged recoveries as inflammatory material, which the defence disputed as only Islamic literature, with no explosives found.
- Prosecution allegations include forming a WhatsApp group named Fisabilillah with an ISIS-like flag and conspiring to attack the Jabalpur Ordnance Factory to procure weapons.
- The hearing occurred a day after a deadly car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, with the bench remarking it was the “best morning to send a message,” though the cases are unrelated.