Teesta Setalvad Bail -Supreme Court Hearing- Live Updates

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25 Aug 2022 5:05 AM GMT

  • Teesta Setalvad Bail -Supreme Court Hearing- Live Updates

    The Supreme Court will hear today Social activist Teesta Setalvad's Petition seeking bail in the case registered by Gujarat ATS alleging falsification of records to implicate high state functionaries in the Gujarat riots conspiracy case.On August 22, a bench comprising Justices UU Lalit, S Ravindra Bhat, and Sudhanshu Dhulia issued notice on the plea and posted the matter for today...

    The Supreme Court will hear today Social activist Teesta Setalvad's Petition seeking bail in the case registered by Gujarat ATS alleging falsification of records to implicate high state functionaries in the Gujarat riots conspiracy case.

    On August 22, a bench comprising Justices UU Lalit, S Ravindra Bhat, and Sudhanshu Dhulia issued notice on the plea and posted the matter for today for consideration of interim relief.

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    • 25 Aug 2022 5:18 AM GMT

      ORDER: Matter mentioned by SG Tushar Mehta. He submits that the response to the petition is ready but needs corrections. He assures that response shall be filed on or before Saturday. Rejoinder, if any, be filed on Monday. Matter to be taken up on Tuesday.

    • 25 Aug 2022 5:17 AM GMT

      Teesta Setalvad bail matter to Tuesday after SG Tushar Mehta sough time to add to the Centre's reply. 

    • 25 Aug 2022 5:16 AM GMT

      Sibal: This combination is required on Tuesday to hear the matter.

      Bench: Yes, this combination on Tuesday. 

    • 25 Aug 2022 5:16 AM GMT

      Bench: Give us two mins..

      (Discussion)

      Bench: Mr. Sibal, we know the difficulty but we will list as first item on Tuesday. Monday, this combination won't be possible.

    • 25 Aug 2022 5:14 AM GMT

      justice Lalit: We are also testing it, whether incarceration is required or not...

      Give us two mins.

      Bench: One difficulty we have is, on misc days, we have decided to have as many courts as possible.

      SG Mehta: Can be Tuesday.

    • 25 Aug 2022 5:13 AM GMT

      SG Mehta: Nothing special in this case.

      Bench: Nothing special in this case but petitioner has been in custody for 4 days.

      SG Mehta: In accordance with law. 

    • 25 Aug 2022 5:12 AM GMT

      Solicitor General Tushar Mehta: The response to the petition is ready. But i am not happy. Your Lordships may take it on Monday.

      Bench: The point is, the person is behind the bars. You can file it and give a copy at 2. 

    • 25 Aug 2022 5:11 AM GMT

      Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal: Some difficulty in first half. Please adjust the time.

      Bench: At 2?

      Sibal: Yes, your Lordships.

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