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When Liberty Comes With an Affidavit: Is Criminal Antecedent Disclosure in Bail Proceedings Constitutional?
The Supreme Court's 2026 framework requiring disclosure of criminal antecedents in bail proceedings seeks transparency and candour. But when an accused is required to personally disclose such information on affidavit, an uncomfortable constitutional question emerges: where does legitimate disclosure end and compelled self-incrimination begin?
Manoj Ambat
Sep 818 min read
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