British Sikh Jagtar Johal granted bail in India after nine years
They publishedBritish Sikh man granted bail in India nine years after arrest
18 Sept, 06:57ZFamily of Jagtar Singh Johal granted bail in India
First reportBBC · 18 Sept, 06:57Z
Latest reportDW · 19 Sept, 08:00Z
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Why it matters
What
A Delhi court granted bail to British Sikh Jagtar Singh Johal, arrested in India in 2017 over alleged terrorism offences.
Why
Prosecutors failed to produce verifiable evidence, repeatedly delaying his trial, while Johal alleges torture and denied access to a lawyer.
Watch
Judges must confirm bail terms and bond sums before Johal’s release can be completed.
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Summary
- Family says Scottish activist Jagtar Singh Johal has been granted bail in India.
- Johal has been in detention since 2017 in connection with alleged terror offences.
- He was acquitted last year in a case of financially supporting a terror group but faces federal charges.
- UN panel termed his detention arbitrary in 2022; he has claimed torture though authorities deny it.
- Relatives await details of next steps as the court decision is announced.
Summary
- Jagtar Singh Johal, a British Sikh man, was granted bail by a Delhi court in 2024.
- Johal was arrested in 2017 in India over alleged terrorism offences linked to Khalistan Liberation Force.
- Prosecution failed to produce verifiable evidence, leading to repeated deferral of the trial.
- Johal alleges torture and denial of access to a lawyer during detention.
- Judges must confirm bail terms and bond sums before his release can be completed.
Summary
- Delhi High Court granted bail to British national Jagtar Singh Johal after nearly nine years in custody.
- Johal was detained in Punjab in 2017 and faced seven murder and terrorism-related cases.
- The court cited prolonged incarceration and slow trial pace as grounds for bail.
- Conditions include passport surrender, restricted communication, social media limits, and regular reporting.
- A UN panel in 2022 deemed his detention arbitrary; authorities deny misconduct and emphasize due process.
Summary
- Delhi High Court granted bail to British national Jagtar Singh Johal after nearly nine years in custody.
- Johal faced seven murder and terrorism-related cases; bail overturns a 2024 denial.
- UN panel in 2022 deemed his detention arbitrary; authorities deny torture allegations.
- Bail conditions include passport surrender, social media restrictions, and regular reporting.
- Johal's brother called the ruling a huge relief as he awaits release.