The Supreme Court on Wednesday (July 19) granted regular bail to activist Teesta Setalvad who was asked to "surrender immediately" earlier this month by Gujarat High Court in a case linked to the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Teesta Setalvad is accused of forgery, fabrication of evidence, making false charges of offences with intent to injure, conspiracy in connection with the 2002 riots cases.

A three-judge bench comprising Justices BR Gavai, AS Bopanna and Dipankar Datta quashed the Gujarat High Court’s July 1 order that denied Setalvad regular bail.

The top court opined that the lower court’s observations were “perverse” and “contradictory”.

<h2>Apex court finds&nbsp;faults in high court’s verdict</h2>

“The Gujarat High Court’s order is quashed and set aside… Protection granted to her by this court shall be extended. Passport will remain in custody. Petitioner shall not attempt to influence witnesses,” the bench said in its order, according to LiveLaw outlet.

The apex court also found faults in the high court’s verdict, saying, “If the observation of the learned judge is to be accepted, no application for bail can be accepted unless the accused files an application for quashing the proceedings… To say the least, the findings are totally perverse. On the other hand, the learned judge goes on to discuss the statements of some witnesses and finds that prima facie case is made out. The findings are totally contradictory, to say the least.”

The court noted that chargesheet had been filed against Setalvad, and that evidence was already with the proving agency,

“There is hardly any reason for fear that they would be tampered with.”

As a result, the bench said that there was no need for Setalvad to be kept in custody anymore.

<h2>Bench questions timing of Setalvad's arrest</h2>

“The passport of the appellant already surrendered will be in custody of session court. The appellant shall not make any attempt to influence witnesses and shall stay away from them,” the bench said.

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The Supreme Court granted liberty to the Gujarat Police to move the top court if an attempt is made to influence witnesses in the case.

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During the hearing, Justice BR Gavai questioned the motives and timing of Setalvad's arrest.

&nbsp;"What were you doing till 2022? What investigation have you done from June 24 and June 25 that you decided she has done something so heinous as to warrant her arrest?"

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday (July 19) granted regular bail to activist Teesta Setalvad who was asked to "surrender immediately" earlier this month by Gujarat High Court in a case linked to the 2002 Gujarat riots.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (July 19) granted regular bail to activist Teesta Setalvad who was asked to "surrender immediately" earlier this month by Gujarat High Court in a case linked to the 2002 Gujarat riots. Teesta Setalvad is accused of forgery, fabrication of evidence, making false charges of offences with intent to injure, conspiracy in connection with the 2002 riots cases. A three-judge bench comprising Justices BR Gavai, AS Bopanna and Dipankar Datta quashed the Gujarat High Court’s July 1 order that denied Setalvad regular bail. The top court opined that the lower court’s observations were “perverse” and “contradictory”. Apex court finds faults in high court’s verdict “The Gujarat High Court’s order is quashed and set aside… Protection granted to her by this court shall be extended. Passport will remain in custody. Petitioner shall not attempt to influence witnesses,” the bench said in its order, according to LiveLaw outlet. The apex court also found faults in the high court’s verdict, saying, “If the observation of the learned judge is to be accepted, no application for bail can be accepted unless the accused files an application for quashing the proceedings… To say the least, the findings are totally perverse. On the other hand, the learned judge goes on to discuss the statements of some witnesses and finds that prima facie case is made out. The findings are totally contradictory, to say the least.” The court noted that chargesheet had been filed against Setalvad, and that evidence was already with the proving agency, “There is hardly any reason for fear that they would be tampered with.” As a result, the bench said that there was no need for Setalvad to be kept in custody anymore. Bench questions timing of Setalvad's arrest “The passport of the appellant already surrendered will be in custody of session court. The appellant shall not make any attempt to influence witnesses and shall stay away from them,” the bench said. Also read | Explained: INDIA, the new opposition alliance. Will it topple Modi juggernaut? The Supreme Court granted liberty to the Gujarat Police to move the top court if an attempt is made to influence witnesses in the case. Also read | Indian equity indices end at record highs, Sensex closes at lifetime high of 67,097 During the hearing, Justice BR Gavai questioned the motives and timing of Setalvad's arrest. "What were you doing till 2022? What investigation have you done from June 24 and June 25 that you decided she has done something so heinous as to warrant her arrest?" (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

India: Supreme Court grants bail to Teesta Setalvad in Gujarat riots case, sets aside HC order

India's Supreme Court on Saturday (July 1) granted interim protection to social activist Teesta Setalvad in the 2002 Gujarat riots case. The interim protection of seven days was granted to Setalvad as her regular bail was rejected by the Gujarat High Court in a case of the alleged fabrication of evidence concerning the riots. According to a report by the news agency ANI, a three-bench judge of Justices BR Gavai, AS Bopanna, and Dipankar Datta stayed the order of the high court which asked Setalvad to surrender immediately.&nbsp;

"The single judge ought to have granted some time... We stay the order of the single bench for one week," the Supreme Court bench said, adding the judge was wrong in not granting the interim protection.&nbsp;

The apex court's bench took note of an earlier order passed in September last year which granted Setalvad interim bail.

The bench noted that while passing the September 2022 order, the earlier bench led by then Chief Justice of India (CJI) UU Lalit, took into account the fact that the petitioner was a woman who was entitled to special protection under Section 437 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, according to a report by LiveLaw on Saturday.&nbsp;

Taking this factor into account, the Supreme Court bench opined that the single bench of the Gujarat High Court ought to have granted some protection to Setalvad so that she could challenge the order before the apex court, the report said.&nbsp;

The report added that Setalvad's lawyer CU Singh, highlighted during the hearing that a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court in September last year granted interim bail to her till the high court decided her bail application. Singh said that no case was made out that Setalvad breached any condition of the interim bail, but no reasons were given to explain the rejection.&nbsp;

The lawyer also said that the chargesheet in the case was filed in September 2022 and the trial was yet to begin.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Gujarat state, urged the Supreme Court to mete out the same treatment to the social activist as received by any other ordinary citizen, the LiveLaw report further said

The bench responded by expressing its disapproval over the alarming urgency exhibited by the high court in asking Setalvad to immediately surrender.&nbsp; 
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India's Supreme Court on Saturday (July 1) granted interim protection to social activist Teesta Setalvad in the 2002 Gujarat riots case. The interim protection of seven days was granted to Setalvad as her regular bail was rejected by the Gujarat High Court in a case of the alleged fabrication of evidence concerning the riots.

India's Supreme Court on Saturday (July 1) granted interim protection to social activist Teesta Setalvad in the 2002 Gujarat riots case. The interim protection of seven days was granted to Setalvad as her regular bail was rejected by the Gujarat High Court in a case of the alleged fabrication of evidence concerning the riots. According to a report by the news agency ANI, a three-bench judge of Justices BR Gavai, AS Bopanna, and Dipankar Datta stayed the order of the high court which asked Setalvad to surrender immediately. "The single judge ought to have granted some time... We stay the order of the single bench for one week," the Supreme Court bench said, adding the judge was wrong in not granting the interim protection. The apex court's bench took note of an earlier order passed in September last year which granted Setalvad interim bail. The bench noted that while passing the September 2022 order, the earlier bench led by then Chief Justice of India (CJI) UU Lalit, took into account the fact that the petitioner was a woman who was entitled to special protection under Section 437 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, according to a report by LiveLaw on Saturday. Taking this factor into account, the Supreme Court bench opined that the single bench of the Gujarat High Court ought to have granted some protection to Setalvad so that she could challenge the order before the apex court, the report said. The report added that Setalvad's lawyer CU Singh, highlighted during the hearing that a three-judge bench of the Supreme Court in September last year granted interim bail to her till the high court decided her bail application. Singh said that no case was made out that Setalvad breached any condition of the interim bail, but no reasons were given to explain the rejection. The lawyer also said that the chargesheet in the case was filed in September 2022 and the trial was yet to begin. Meanwhile, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Gujarat state, urged the Supreme Court to mete out the same treatment to the social activist as received by any other ordinary citizen, the LiveLaw report further said The bench responded by expressing its disapproval over the alarming urgency exhibited by the high court in asking Setalvad to immediately surrender. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable posted as a security guard at civil rights activist Teesta Setalvad's home in suburban Santacruz in Mumbai allegedly committed suicide on Saturday morning, news agency ANI reported citing police sources.&nbsp;

ANI said 42-year-old&nbsp;Bhawar Lal Naik reportedly shot himself with his service rifle while on duty at Setalvad's bungalow.

The reason behind Naik’s extreme step was not known. No suicide note was found at the spot.&nbsp;

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Naik's body had been sent for án autopsy.&nbsp;

Santacruz police have registered a case of accidental death. A probe into Naik's death is underway.

Teesta Setalvad is a journalist and founder of Sabrang Trust and Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP). Sabrang Trust was established after the 1992-1993 communal violence in Mumbai, and works to promote conflict resolution and support peacebuilding.

CJP was established in April 2002, in the immediate aftermath of the communal violence during the Gujarat riots, to provide legal aid to the survivors of the riots, and has been instrumental in obtaining the 117 convictions against perpetrators of the violence, among which are politicians and government officials.

A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable posted as a security guard at civil rights activist Teesta Setalvad's home in suburban Santacruz in Mumbai allegedly committed suicide on Saturday morning, news agency ANI reported citing police sources.

A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable posted as a security guard at civil rights activist Teesta Setalvad's home in suburban Santacruz in Mumbai allegedly committed suicide on Saturday morning, news agency ANI reported citing police sources. ANI said 42-year-old Bhawar Lal Naik reportedly shot himself with his service rifle while on duty at Setalvad's bungalow. The reason behind Naik’s extreme step was not known. No suicide note was found at the spot. Mumbai: CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) constable Bhanwarsingh Nayak posted on guard duty at activist Teesta Setalvad’s residence in Santacruz allegedly committed suicide with his service weapon while on duty, yesterday morning. #Maharashtra — ANI (@ANI) February 10, 2019 × Naik's body had been sent for án autopsy. Santacruz police have registered a case of accidental death. A probe into Naik's death is underway. Teesta Setalvad is a journalist and founder of Sabrang Trust and Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP). Sabrang Trust was established after the 1992-1993 communal violence in Mumbai, and works to promote conflict resolution and support peacebuilding. CJP was established in April 2002, in the immediate aftermath of the communal violence during the Gujarat riots, to provide legal aid to the survivors of the riots, and has been instrumental in obtaining the 117 convictions against perpetrators of the violence, among which are politicians and government officials.

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"The systematic assimilation policy of Chinese authorities towards Uighur Turks is a great embarrassment for humanity," Turkish foreign ministry spokesman Hami Aksoy said in a statement. 
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The Supreme Court today extended the interim protection from arrest and transit anticipatory bail granted to activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband by the Bombay High Court from May 2 to May 31 in the fund embezzlement case lodged by the Gujarat police.

The top court, however, asked Teesta and her husband, Javed Anand, to seek anticipatory bail from the competent forum in Gujarat. A bench headed by Justice Kurian Joseph said if a remedy is sought by Teesta and her husband then the concerned court should decide the matter on merit.

Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani and Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Gujarat, said the Bombay High Court had passed a blatantly illegal order and transit anticipatory bail should not have been granted. Senior advocate C U Singh, appearing for Teesta and her husband, said the HC was right in granting transit bail as the alleged offence pertains to an educational project in Maharashtra.

He said in this case, the HC had jurisdiction to issue the transitory bail. The bench, which also comprised Justices Navin Sinha and M M Shantanagoudar, however, observed it is a settled law that where the FIR is lodged, the jurisdiction lies with the concerned court of that state. On April 5, the Bombay High Court had ordered social activists Teesta Setalvad and her associate Javed Anand should not be arrested till May 2 in a criminal case lodged against them by the Gujarat police for alleged misappropriation of funds.

The case was registered by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch on a complaint accusing Setalvad and Anand of “fraudulently” securing grants of Rs 1.4 crore from the union government through their NGO Sabrang Trust between 2008 and 2013.

As per the Gujarat police, the funds had been ostensibly obtained to help the victims of the 2002 post-Godhra Gujarat riots but were misappropriated or used for other purposes. The complaint was registered under sections 403 (dishonest misappropriation of property), 406 (criminal breach of trust) and 409 (criminal breach of trust by public servant, or by banker, merchant or agent) of the Indian Penal Code.

The case was registered by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch on a complaint accusing Teesta Setalvad and her husband Anand of "fraudulently" securing grants of Rs 1.4 crore from the union government through their NGO Sabrang Trust between 2008 and 2013.

The Supreme Court today extended the interim protection from arrest and transit anticipatory bail granted to activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband by the Bombay High Court from May 2 to May 31 in the fund embezzlement case lodged by the Gujarat police. The top court, however, asked Teesta and her husband, Javed Anand, to seek anticipatory bail from the competent forum in Gujarat. A bench headed by Justice Kurian Joseph said if a remedy is sought by Teesta and her husband then the concerned court should decide the matter on merit. Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani and Additional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for Gujarat, said the Bombay High Court had passed a blatantly illegal order and transit anticipatory bail should not have been granted. Senior advocate C U Singh, appearing for Teesta and her husband, said the HC was right in granting transit bail as the alleged offence pertains to an educational project in Maharashtra. He said in this case, the HC had jurisdiction to issue the transitory bail. The bench, which also comprised Justices Navin Sinha and M M Shantanagoudar, however, observed it is a settled law that where the FIR is lodged, the jurisdiction lies with the concerned court of that state. On April 5, the Bombay High Court had ordered social activists Teesta Setalvad and her associate Javed Anand should not be arrested till May 2 in a criminal case lodged against them by the Gujarat police for alleged misappropriation of funds. The case was registered by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch on a complaint accusing Setalvad and Anand of “fraudulently” securing grants of Rs 1.4 crore from the union government through their NGO Sabrang Trust between 2008 and 2013. As per the Gujarat police, the funds had been ostensibly obtained to help the victims of the 2002 post-Godhra Gujarat riots but were misappropriated or used for other purposes. The complaint was registered under sections 403 (dishonest misappropriation of property), 406 (criminal breach of trust) and 409 (criminal breach of trust by public servant, or by banker, merchant or agent) of the Indian Penal Code.

No arrest of Teesta Setalvad in fund embezzlement case till May 31: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today dismissed the pleas of activist Teesta Setalvad, her husband and her two NGOs challenging the Gujarat High Court order rejecting their pleas for de-freezing of their personal bank accounts.

A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra said the pleas are dismissed.

Setalvad, her husband Javed Anand and their two NGOs -- Sabrang Trust and Citizens for Justice and Peace -- had challenged the October 7, 2015 verdict of the high court in the alleged misappropriation of funds received by their NGOs for Gujarat riot victims of 2002.

The apex court had reserved its verdict on July 5 this year.

Earlier the top court had questioned the source of money in the bank accounts of Setalvad and others which were frozen by the Ahmedabad Police in 2015 after the allegations of misappropriation had surfaced.

One of the residents of Gulberg society, Firoz Khan Pathan, had filed a complaint against Setalvad and others alleging that money was raised to make a museum at Gulberg Society in the memory of 69 people killed in the 2002 Gujarat riots, but it had not been utilised for the purpose.

The freezing of the accounts by Ahmedabad Police had come soon after its crime branch had started probing a case in which Setalvad and others were accused of embezzling Rs 1.51 crore collected to convert Gulbarg Society into a museum.

The high court had upheld the verdict of a lower court in this regard observing that the probe was at a serious point in the alleged case of Gulbarg society fund embezzlement.

In the embezzlement case lodged by the Gujarat Police, the couple had challenged the cancellation of bail in the apex court, while in the alleged FCRA violation case, CBI has challenged the anticipatory bail granted to them by the Bombay High Court. Both matters are pending before the apex court.

The apex court had reserved its verdict on July 5 this year

The Supreme Court today dismissed the pleas of activist Teesta Setalvad, her husband and her two NGOs challenging the Gujarat High Court order rejecting their pleas for de-freezing of their personal bank accounts. A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra said the pleas are dismissed. Setalvad, her husband Javed Anand and their two NGOs -- Sabrang Trust and Citizens for Justice and Peace -- had challenged the October 7, 2015 verdict of the high court in the alleged misappropriation of funds received by their NGOs for Gujarat riot victims of 2002. The apex court had reserved its verdict on July 5 this year. Earlier the top court had questioned the source of money in the bank accounts of Setalvad and others which were frozen by the Ahmedabad Police in 2015 after the allegations of misappropriation had surfaced. One of the residents of Gulberg society, Firoz Khan Pathan, had filed a complaint against Setalvad and others alleging that money was raised to make a museum at Gulberg Society in the memory of 69 people killed in the 2002 Gujarat riots, but it had not been utilised for the purpose. The freezing of the accounts by Ahmedabad Police had come soon after its crime branch had started probing a case in which Setalvad and others were accused of embezzling Rs 1.51 crore collected to convert Gulbarg Society into a museum. The high court had upheld the verdict of a lower court in this regard observing that the probe was at a serious point in the alleged case of Gulbarg society fund embezzlement. In the embezzlement case lodged by the Gujarat Police, the couple had challenged the cancellation of bail in the apex court, while in the alleged FCRA violation case, CBI has challenged the anticipatory bail granted to them by the Bombay High Court. Both matters are pending before the apex court.

Supreme Court dismisses Teesta Setalvad's plea for de-freezing bank accounts

A report released by the US state department, on Sunday, has criticised India over alleged human rights violations. The report referred to the police case against activist Teesta Setalvad,&nbsp;encounter of eight SIMI members in Madhya Pradesh, and also the &quot;Vyapam&quot;&nbsp;scam in Madhya Pradesh.

The report titled &quot;Human Rights Practices in India for 2016&quot; highlighted the restrictions on foreign funding of NGOs, dowry-related deaths and female genital mutilation as some of the human rights problems in India.&nbsp;

The report quotes several voluntary NGOs as saying that due to rejection of permits to receive foreign funds, it has become difficult for them to operate in the country.

On the irregularities in the recruitment of government officials and admissions to educational institutions in Madhya Pradesh populary known as the &quot;Vyapam&quot; scam, the report says that it shows &quot;corruption and lack of transaparency in government&quot;.&nbsp;&quot;Investigations and prosecutions of individual cases took place, but lax enforcement, a shortage of trained police officers, and an overburdened and under-resourced court system contributed to infrequent convictions,&quot; the report said.

The report highlights abuse of power by security forces like extra-judicial killings, torture, rape and corruption. &nbsp;

&quot;There were instances of infringement of privacy rights. The law in six states restricted religious conversion, and there were reports of arrests but no reports of convictions under those laws. Some limits on the freedom of movement continued,&quot; it said.

The report mentions trafficking in persons, bonded and forced labour of children, sex trafficking of children and adults&nbsp;for prostitution as some of the serious problems faced by India.

(WION with inputs from ANI) &nbsp;

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The report refers to the police case against Teesta Setalvad, and the killing of eight alleged SIMI members in Madhya Pradesh by police

A report released by the US state department, on Sunday, has criticised India over alleged human rights violations. The report referred to the police case against activist Teesta Setalvad, encounter of eight SIMI members in Madhya Pradesh, and also the "Vyapam" scam in Madhya Pradesh. The report titled "Human Rights Practices in India for 2016" highlighted the restrictions on foreign funding of NGOs, dowry-related deaths and female genital mutilation as some of the human rights problems in India. The report quotes several voluntary NGOs as saying that due to rejection of permits to receive foreign funds, it has become difficult for them to operate in the country. On the irregularities in the recruitment of government officials and admissions to educational institutions in Madhya Pradesh populary known as the "Vyapam" scam, the report says that it shows "corruption and lack of transaparency in government". "Investigations and prosecutions of individual cases took place, but lax enforcement, a shortage of trained police officers, and an overburdened and under-resourced court system contributed to infrequent convictions," the report said. The report highlights abuse of power by security forces like extra-judicial killings, torture, rape and corruption. "There were instances of infringement of privacy rights. The law in six states restricted religious conversion, and there were reports of arrests but no reports of convictions under those laws. Some limits on the freedom of movement continued," it said. The report mentions trafficking in persons, bonded and forced labour of children, sex trafficking of children and adults for prostitution as some of the serious problems faced by India. (WION with inputs from ANI)

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