SAYED MOHD. AHMED KAZMI vs STATE, GNCTD .

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of remand under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, and the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, specifically Section 167(2) Cr.P.C. The Court held that the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate has the authority to remand an accused beyond 15 days in cases involving serious offences under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The Court also considered the application for statutory bail, emphasizing the importance of timely hearings in such cases.