The Supreme Court on Tuesday sent a strong message a day after a deadly car blast near the iconic Red Fort in Delhi. The top court was hearing the bail plea of a person accused of offences under the anti-terror Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in an unrelated case. On Monday, a car exploded near the Lal Quila Metro Station in Old Delhi, killing at least 13 people and injuring many others.

Senior lawyer Siddhartha Dave, appearing for the accused, said during the hearing: "It is not the best morning to argue this case after the events of yesterday." In response, a Supreme Court bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta remarked: "This is the best morning to send a message."

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