Bail before conviction should be matter of right: Ex-CJI Chandrachud on Umar Khalid’s plea
- Posted on January 19, 2026
- By The Hindu
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Bail before conviction should be matter of right: Ex-CJI Chandrachud on Umar Khalid’s plea

Ex-CJI D.Y. Chandrachud advocates for bail as a right before conviction, emphasizing judicial responsibility in national security cases.