Delhi HC Grants Bail In Parliament Breach Case, Bars Public Statements By Accused

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday approved the bail applications of Neelam Azad and Mahesh Kumawat, both of whom had been in custody in connection with the 2023 Parliament security breach.

The court’s decision came with a set of specific conditions aimed at ensuring continued cooperation with the investigation and maintaining public order.

In its ruling, the court directed both accused to furnish a personal bail bond of Rs 50,000 each, supported by two sureties of the same amount. This financial condition forms a part of the procedural requirements to secure their release from custody.

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Strict Bail Conditions Imposed by the Court

Alongside the monetary bond, the court has imposed several behavioural and logistical restrictions on Azad and Kumawat. Most notably, both individuals have been barred from making any public statements or granting interviews regarding the ongoing case. This measure appears to be aimed at preventing the case from being influenced or sensationalised in the media.

Furthermore, the court has ordered that they must remain within the jurisdiction of Delhi. Any attempt to leave the city would constitute a violation of their bail terms. In addition, the accused are required to mark their attendance at the designated police station on a thrice-weekly basis — specifically every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 10 AM — to ensure their availability to law enforcement and to affirm compliance with the bail conditions.

(This is a developing story)

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