The court, hearing the case on Wednesday, set a personal bond of ₹1 lakh per accused, backed by an additional surety of ₹1 lakh. The chargesheet, filed on September 8, relied on Sections 21 and 23 of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, instead of the UAPA, a choice that has drawn scrutiny from legal analysts.
The court further ordered that the defendants must not leave Delhi without court permission, tying the restriction to the ongoing investigation. It also deferred hearing the plea by US national Matthew Aaron VanDyke, who seeks to travel to the United States to reunite with his family.
VanDyke, a U.S. national, has been separated from his wife and two children in New Jersey, hoping to secure passage before the investigation concludes. The prolonged detainment has heightened tensions among his relatives, who fear a delayed reunion.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has stated it will review the court’s decision to ensure compliance with national security protocols. A hearing is scheduled for October 15 to decide whether travel permission can be granted.