Dinesh Singh Rawat is a distinguished Indian lawyer, practicing across all levels of the judiciary—from District Courts to the Supreme Court of India—and regularly authors geopolitical and legal analyses for ABC Live
Chabahar is no longer only India’s answer to Gwadar. After the Iran war, the port may become India’s practical lever for Gulf diplomacy, Hormuz stability, Afghanistan access, Central Asian connectivity, and strategic autonomy.
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The Supreme Court’s order in Sahil Manoj Machare v. State of Maharashtra in Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No. 7502 of 2026 gives undertrials a strong Article 21 bail argument where long custody is coupled with poor trial progress. It does not create automatic bail, even for prisoners jailed for more than five years. However, where the prosecution fails to examine witnesses for years and the accused has not caused the delay, continued custody may become unconstitutional. India’s undertrial data shows why this ruling matters.
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The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail in the Pawan Khera Vs State of Assam case and reinforced Article 21 protections. However, the judgment raises a deeper concern—while liberty was safeguarded, the Court did not fully address the risk of forged documents influencing democratic opinion during elections.
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Trump’s Bad-Mouthing of India often follows a pattern of pressure, perception-building, and negotiation tactics. This ABC Live explainer shows how India can counter such rhetoric through strategic silence, data-driven responses, and strong diplomacy.
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