
A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court has granted bail to former police officer Sachin Vaze in connection with the 2021 Antilia bomb scare case, questioning the applicability of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The court noted a lack of evidence suggesting the Ambanis were terrorised or that the SUV’s contents constituted a terrorist act, while confirming that Hiran’s death was a separate incident. Meanwhile, the Bombay High Court has recused itself from hearing the NIA’s appeal against Vaze’s bail, directing the case to another bench due to ongoing questions about evidence and the timing of witness statements.