Delhi High Court Grants Interim Bail for UAPA Accused to Attend Daughter's Wedding
Delhi HC grants 3-day interim bail to UAPA accused for daughter's wedding
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The Delhi High Court has granted three days of interim bail to Habib Ur Rehman, an accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, allowing him to attend his daughter's wedding in Mumbai from May 30 to June 1. The court imposed conditions for his release and directed police supervision during this period.
- 01Habib Ur Rehman is accused in a 2017 terror case lodged by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
- 02The interim bail is granted from May 30 to June 1, 2026, specifically for his daughter's wedding.
- 03The court mandated that he can only visit his residence and the wedding venue, with police supervision.
- 04The state will cover the expenses for his custody parole, as he cannot afford it.
- 05His regular bail plea is scheduled for hearing on July 6, after being previously denied by the trial court.
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On May 29, the Delhi High Court granted three days of interim bail to Habib Ur Rehman, an accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), to attend his daughter's wedding in Mumbai. The court's decision allows him to leave custody from May 30 to June 1, 2026. The bench, comprising Justices Prathiba M Singh and Madhu Jain, emphasized the significance of the occasion, stating that it is his daughter's wedding. Conditions were set for his release, including restrictions on his movements, allowing him to visit only his residence and the wedding venue, with two police officials in plain clothes accompanying him throughout the period. The court also noted that Habib has been in custody for nearly eight years and directed the state to bear the costs associated with his custody parole. His regular bail plea is scheduled for a hearing on July 6, following a previous rejection by the trial court.
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The decision allows Habib Ur Rehman to participate in a significant family event, impacting his family dynamics and emotional well-being.
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