The Supreme Court reiterated that bail is the rule and jail is the exception, emphasizing the constitutional right to a speedy trial. A bench granted bail to former Amtek Group chairman Arvind Dham, jailed for 16 months, citing prolonged pre-trial detention as punishment and the delay in his trial. This contrasts with a separate ruling where bail was denied to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam under the UAPA, despite similar bail provisions. The court's decision aligns with previous bail grants to other political figures.