Jagtar Singh Johal Granted Bail in India, Family of Detained Scot Says
- On Friday, the Delhi High Court overturned a 2024 decision and granted bail to Scottish Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal in all 7 NIA cases after nearly nine years in detention without conviction.
- Indian authorities arrested the Dumbarton native in 2017 regarding alleged terrorism offenses, and although acquitted last year of financially supporting a terror group, Johal remains in custody facing ongoing federal charges.
- A UN panel recognized Johal's imprisonment as arbitrary detention in 2022, with experts claiming he endured "a form of psychological torture" during his eight-and-a-half years in custody.
- Brother Gurpreet Singh Johal described the news as a "relief" that "finally Jagtar would be at liberty," noting his brother could be released as early as next week.
- West Dunbartonshire MP Douglas McAllister welcomed the breakthrough, while Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper urged a "swift resolution" to the case amid ongoing federal charges.
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Why Delhi HC granted bail to UK national in 7 UAPA cases connected to targeted killings in Punjab
Johal was arrested by the Punjab Police in November 2017 from Jalandhar when he arrived to get married. The arrest drew sharp scrutiny and criticism from British lawmakers.
Delhi court grants bail to British Sikh Jagtar Singh Johal in 7 UAPA cases
The Delhi High Court granted bail to Jagtar Singh Johal in seven UAPA cases after hearing his appeals. The court said prolonged custody and a slow trial outweighed concerns over flight risk, subject to strict conditions.
The Delhi High Court has granted bail to British citizen Jagtar Singh Johal in cases related to the UAPA. Johal faces serious charges related to targeted killings in Punjab and the KLF.
Who is Jagtar Singh Johal, the UK citizen granted bail after nine years in jail in India?
UK national Johal, who was arrested in 2017 over alleged involvement in targeted killings in Punjab, has been granted bail by the Delhi High Court in seven cases, paving the way for his release. Here's what to know about the cases against him.
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