The Supreme Court on Friday allowed bail to Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan, who has been in custody for nearly two years and is accused of offences under the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), saying “every person has a right to free expression”.
A three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India U.U. Lalit directed the State of Uttar Pradesh to produce Mr. Kappan before the trial court within three days for release on bail subject to conditions that would ensure his presence in the trial.
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