UMARMIYA ISMAILMIYA SAIYED @MAMUMIYA PAN vs STATE OF GUJARAT

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the bail application of Umarmiya Ismailmiya Saiyed under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1987, citing Sections 3, 4, 5, and 20A(1) of the Act. The Court ruled that the absence of prior approval from the District Superintendent of Police did not invalidate the FIR, as the appellant was involved in serious offences and his release would pose a threat to society. The Court emphasized the appellant's long abscondence and potential for tampering with evidence as justifications for denying bail.