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Supreme Court keeps Ashish Mishra bail curbs intact
Deccan Chronicle··6 Aug
The Supreme Court on August 6 refused to further relax bail conditions for Ashish Mishra, a prime accused in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant dismissed the application. Counsel had said the curbs stop him attending family functions including his daughters' birthdays. Eight people died in the October 2021 Tikunia violence.
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What It Means For You
- Followers of the Lakhimpur Kheri case can note bail continues but further softening was refused on August 6.
- Anyone tracking accused movement limits can see family-function arguments did not persuade the bench.
- Trial watchers can expect existing restrictions to remain while the case proceeds.
What's Happening
- The Supreme Court refused to further relax bail conditions for Ashish Mishra in the Lakhimpur Kheri case.
- A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant dismissed the application the same day.
- Counsel said current restrictions hinder attendance at family functions including daughters' birthdays.
Why The Court Left Bail Conditions Unchanged
- The CJI said there was no ground to entertain the prayer at this stage.
- The October 3, 2021 violence in Tikunia left eight people dead, including four farmers.
- Mishra remains among the accused facing trial after earlier receiving bail with conditions.
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