Delhi High Court judges Navin Chawla and Ravinder Dudeja granted bail to UK national Jagtar Singh Johal in seven NIA‑investigated anti‑terror cases, overturning a prior denial.
Under the order, Johal must post a personal bond of ₹5 lakh backed by two co‑sureties, surrender any passport, and maintain only a single mobile line that stays active. He must also report fortnightly to the investigating officer, cannot change his address or contact details without a seven‑day notice, and is barred from contacting witnesses or tampering with evidence.
Only 40 of the 163 prosecution witnesses have been examined, while 123 remain pending; 63 of those are common to the seven cases. Despite Supreme Court directives in May 2025, December 2025, and May 2026, the trial has stalled, and the court warned that the proceedings are unlikely to conclude soon.
Bench cited the Supreme Court’s ruling in Union of India v. K.A. Najeeb and related opinions on the right to a speedy trial, noting that extended incarceration under Section 43D(5) of the UAPA does not preclude constitutional courts from granting bail.
If Johal breaches any bail condition, the prosecution can seek immediate cancellation, and he will still be required to appear before the trial court on every hearing unless exempted.