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OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished13:02 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished13:02 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC

“British Sikh man granted bail in India nine years after arrest”

British Sikh Jagtar Johal granted bail in India after nine years

Key points

  • Jagtar Singh Johal, a British Sikh man, was granted bail by a Delhi court in 2024.
  • Johal was arrested in 2017 in India over alleged terrorism offences linked to Khalistan Liberation Force.
  • Prosecution failed to produce verifiable evidence, leading to repeated deferral of the trial.
  • Johal alleges torture and denial of access to a lawyer during detention.
  • Judges must confirm bail terms and bond sums before his release can be completed.

By Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

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