2020 Delhi riots case: Supreme Court relaxes specific bail condition for about-to-be-married accused
The Supreme Court partially relaxed a bail condition for Meeran Haider, an accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, reducing his mandatory police station appearances from twice to once a week ahead of his wedding. The court also exempted him from appearing on his wedding day and a later date, while declining to relax other restrictions.
Why it matters
This case highlights the judiciary's role in balancing legal restrictions with personal circumstances, offering a glimpse into the complexities of the Indian justice system and the ongoing legal processes related to the Delhi riots.
The Supreme Court on Friday (September 25, 2026) partially relaxed a select bail condition for 2020 Delhi riots accused Meeran Haider, reducing his mandatory police station appearances from twice a week to once a week. The relief comes ahead of his scheduled wedding on October 17.
The court also exempted his appearance before the police station on his wedding day and October 24.
The short hearing before a Bench headed by Justice Aravind Kumar witnessed Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju crack a “light-hearted” comment that “he [Haider] can get married at the police station”.
Senior advocate Siddharth Aggarwal, appearing for Haider, vocalised his objection to the comment made by the law officer appearing for the NCT of Delhi, the respondent in the case.
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