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The Supreme Court issued a split ruling on former AAP councilor Tahir Hussain’s plea for interim bail to run as a candidate in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. In a two-judge bench, one judge approved the request while the other denied it. Justices Pankaj Mithal and Ahsanuddin Amanullah reviewed the appeal against the Delhi High Court’s denial, with Mithal rejecting it and Amanullah supporting the request. Due to the differing opinions, the case will be referred to the Chief Justice of India for assignment to a larger three-judge bench.
Hussain sought temporary bail from January 14 to February 9 to participate in the Assembly elections taking place in Mustafabad. His request for interim bail was presented to the High Court, which ultimately denied his application on January 14. However, the court did grant him a release on custody parole, permitting him to step out temporarily for the specific purpose of submitting his nomination papers for the elections. This decision allowed Hussain to fulfill his electoral obligations while still being subject to the conditions of his custody. The court’s ruling reflects a balance between the legal constraints surrounding his situation and the democratic process of participating in elections.
