Inspiration
November 25, 2020
In a significant development, the Delhi High Court granted interim bail to Ishrat Jahan, a former municipal councilor, in a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The bail was granted on humanitarian grounds for a limited period to allow Jahan to attend her sister's wedding.
Ishrat Jahan had been in judicial custody for her alleged involvement in the 2020 Delhi riots and was charged under various provisions of UAPA for her role in inciting violence. Her defense argued that, despite the serious charges, she should be allowed temporary relief to attend a family event, which the court accepted, balancing legal restrictions with compassionate considerations.
This interim bail marks an important decision where the court exercised discretion under extraordinary circumstances, highlighting the judiciary's role in ensuring that individual rights are upheld even during ongoing legal proceedings.
