Lakhimpur Kheri violence case: Supreme Court refuses to further relax bail conditions of accused Ashish Mishra
The Supreme Court of India has denied a request from Ashish Mishra to relax his bail conditions in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. The court also advised the prosecution to raise concerns regarding trial speed and witness management with the trial court.
Why it matters
The case is a high-profile legal matter involving political figures and concerns over the integrity of the judicial process in violent crime cases.
The Supreme Court on Thursday (August 6, 2026) refused to further relax the bail conditions of Ashish Mishra, the prime accused in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.
A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana dismissed Mishra's application seeking relaxation of his bail conditions and permitting him to visit his native place to take part in family functions.
The counsel for Mishra said that due to the existing restrictions, he is unable to attend family functions, including his daughters' birthday celebrations.
"There is no ground to entertain this prayer at this stage. The application is dismissed," the CJI said.
During the hearing, advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for victim farmers, expressed concern over the manner in which the trial was being conducted, alleging that several crucial witnesses, including eyewitnesses, were being dropped because of the speed at which the proceedings were being carried out.
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