Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Delhi HC Grants Bail in Parliament Breach, Defines Protest as Symbolic
The Delhi High Court gave bail to Neelam Azad and Mahesh Kumawat, who were involved in the Parliament security breach.
The court said their protest was more like a demonstration and not a terrorist act.
They were told not to talk about it to the media or on social media.
Azad was outside the Parliament, and Kumawat was not even in Delhi during the incident.
The court also noted that the canisters used did not cause any injuries.
Delhi High Court granted bail to Neelam Azad and Mahesh Kumawat in the 2023 Parliament security breach case.
The court stated that their protest was more symbolic and not a terrorist act.
Azad and Kumawat were released on a personal bond of Rs 50,000 each.
They are prohibited from discussing the incident with the press or on social media.
The court noted Kumawat was not in Delhi and Azad did not enter Parliament.
- Who
- Neelam Azad and Mahesh Kumawat.
- What
- Delhi High Court granted bail in the 2023 Parliament security breach case.
- When
- Recent event.
- Where
- Delhi.
- Why
- Challenging a trial court's order.
Government/Prosecution
Court View
Nature of the Actions
Government/Prosecution
Actions may be considered as acts of terror.
Court View
Actions were a form of protest or demonstration.
- Case
- 2023 Parliament Security Breach
- Defendants Granted Bail
- Neelam Azad, Mahesh Kumawat
- Bail Conditions
- Rs 50,000 personal bond and sureties
- Restrictions
- No media or social media about the incident
- Court's Stance
- Protest deemed symbolic, not a terrorist act
Sources
2 People Who Breached Parliament In December 2023 Get Bail
Parliament Security Breach Case: Delhi HC Grants Bail To Accused Neelam Azad & Mahesh Kumawat
Two accused in Parliament breach case granted bail
Rush Hour: 2 get bail in Parliament breach case, Sheikh Hasina sentenced to jail and more
