Calcutta High Court refuses bail in alleged ISIS recruitment case after examining digital material

The Calcutta High Court has refused bail to Md. Saddam in a case alleging ISIS recruitment and radicalisation activities. The bench found prima facie material suggesting active participation beyond possession of extremist literature. It applied the restriction in Section 43D(5) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act while rejecting arguments based on prolonged custody and limited witness examination. The Court considered the procedural history and found no sufficient basis to relax the statutory bar for trial delay at this stage. Its assessment concerns bail and does not determine guilt. The prosecution must still establish the charges through evidence at the trial.