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SC grants bail to NSCN (IM) leader Alemla Jamir after over six years in jail

New Delhi, Jan 12 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to Alemla Jamir, a leader of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah) NSCN (IM), noting her prolonged incarceration of more than six years and the progress of the trial. A Bench comprising Justice M M Sundresh and Justice N Kotiswar Singh allowed her appeal against the Delhi High Court’s order, which had earlier rejected her bail plea. Granting bail, the Bench observed, “Leave granted.

Central India's Premier English Daily

Central India's Premier English Daily

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Key Highlights

  • Many of the witnesses have already been examined, and the appellant has been incarcerated for over six years.
  • We also take note of the fact that the appellant here is a lady.
  • Taking all of the above into consideration, we are inclined to grant bail.” Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal appeared on behalf of Jamir, while Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Singh Bhati represented the investigating agencies.
  • During the hearing, ASG Bhati pointed out Jamir’s profile, stating that she was a senior functionary of the organisation.
  • Responding to this, Justice Sundresh remarked that the Court had taken note of the circumstances, including the fact that her husband was absconding, and observed that she could not be made to suffer indefinitely.
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  1. SC grants bail to NSCN (IM) leader Alemla Jamir after over six years in jail

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