The Supreme Court has permitted Ashish Mishra, an accused in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, to visit his native place for one week so that he can support his daughter who is preparing for her Class 12 board examinations. The court allowed him to travel from December 25 to January 1, 2026 while making it clear that all conditions attached to his existing bail will continue to remain in force.
Senior advocate Siddharth Dave, who appeared for Mishra, informed the court that his daughter needed his presence during an important stage of her studies. The court accepted the request but stressed that Mishra must strictly follow all restrictions that were earlier imposed, including the direction that he should not make public statements or participate in political activities.
During the hearing, the bench also examined the progress of the trial. It was informed that thirty six prosecution witnesses have been examined so far and eighty five more are still to be heard. The court noted the slow pace of the proceedings and observed that the trial judge is handling a very large number of pending cases.
Mishra received interim bail in 2024 and continues to face charges arising from the incident in Lakhimpur Kheri on October 3, 2021, when several people lost their lives during a farmers protest. The case involves serious allegations including murder and criminal conspiracy.
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