Delhi court grants bail to U.S. national Van Dyke's in terror-conspiracy case
A Delhi court has granted default bail to U.S. national Matthew Aaron Van Dyke, who is currently under investigation by the NIA for alleged terror-conspiracy links. While the NIA has filed a chargesheet regarding immigration violations, they have not yet invoked the UAPA anti-terror law as they continue to verify facts.
Why it matters
The case involves sensitive international legal proceedings and potential national security implications regarding foreign nationals and alleged militant training.
A Delhi court on Friday (September 18, 2026) granted default bail to U.S. national Matthew Aaron Van Dyke, arrested in a terror-conspiracy case being probed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
According to court sources, Special Judge Prashant Sharma granted bail to Van Dyke on a personal bond of ₹1 lakh and a surety in the like amount. The court directed that he shall not leave Delhi.
The court issued a notice to the NIA on Thursday on Van Dyke's bail plea.
Earlier this month, the agency filed a chargesheet against Van Dyke and six Ukrainian citizens for alleged illegal entry, stay and movement in India, but did not invoke the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
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