British Sikh Activist Released on Bail After Nine Years in Indian Custody

Jagtar Singh Johal, a British Sikh activist, has been released on bail from a Delhi prison after nearly nine years of detention without a full trial. The release followed a warning from the Indian high court that the government would be held in contempt of court if it failed to comply with an earlier bail order.

Johal's lawyers had filed a writ of habeas corpus, arguing his continued incarceration violated a court directive. The case has drawn significant attention from human rights organizations, including Reprieve, which confirmed his release. The prolonged detention and subsequent bail order highlight ongoing concerns regarding judicial processes and human rights in India.