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Supreme Court Refuses Further Bail Relief for Ashish Mishra
Supreme Court Refuses Further Bail Relief for Ashish Mishra
The Story in Brief
The Supreme Court has refused to relax the existing bail conditions of Ashish Mishra, the prime accused in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant dismissed his request for limited relief to attend family functions, including his daughters’ birthdays, saying there were no grounds to consider it at this stage.
The violence took place during a farmers’ protest in Tikunia, Uttar Pradesh, on 3 October 2021. Eight people died, including four farmers, two BJP workers, a journalist and the vehicle’s driver. Mishra remains on trial under bail conditions that restrict his movement.
The Indian Opinion
The court’s decision keeps the existing restrictions in place while the trial continues. The case involves serious allegations and remains legally unresolved, so strong claims about guilt or innocence would be premature. Mishra’s request concerned family attendance, but the court has judged that the current conditions should not be changed at this stage. The proceedings will be watched for their impact on confidence in the justice system.
Source: nationalheraldindia.com
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