Archive · 19 Aug 2026
High Court Rejects Default Bail for Red Fort Blast Accused
A car exploded near Delhi’s Red Fort in November 2025.
Fifteen people died, including the person who drove the car, and many others were hurt.
Police arrested Jasir Bilal Wani, who is accused of helping a group prepare the attack.
Investigators say he worked on technical devices such as drones and rockets.
They also say he had once been prepared to carry out a suicide attack but later backed out.
The alleged bomber was identified as Dr. Umar Nabi.
Wani asked to be released because he had been held for 90 days.
The Delhi High Court rejected his request, so he will remain in custody while the case continues.
The Delhi High Court rejected Jasir Bilal Wani’s default bail plea in the 2025 Red Fort car-bomb blast case.
The court said Wani was not entitled to default bail after 90 days of custody and dismissed his appeal against a March 30 trial-court order.
The National Investigation Agency arrested Wani in November 2025 and described him as an active co-conspirator and the module’s in-house engineer.
Investigators allege that Wani modified drones, attempted to make rockets, ordered trigger components online, and consulted YouTube and ChatGPT for technical guidance.
A Hyundai i20 exploded near Red Fort metro station on November 10, 2025, killing 15 people and injuring 20, according to one report; Dr. Umar Nabi was identified as the suicide bomber.
- Who
- Jasir Bilal Wani alias Danish, who is accused in the blast case; the Delhi High Court heard his appeal.
- What
- The Delhi High Court rejected Wani’s request for default bail and dismissed his appeal against a trial-court order.
- When
- The ruling was issued on Tuesday; the blast occurred on November 10, 2025, and Wani was arrested in November 2025.
- Where
- The bail case was heard in the Delhi High Court; the explosion occurred near Red Fort metro station in Delhi.
- Why
- The court held that Wani was not entitled to default bail after 90 days of custody; the NIA alleges he provided technical support to the group behind the attack.
Wani’s Defence
Court and NIA
Eligibility for default bail
Wani’s Defence
Wani challenged the trial court’s decision and sought default bail after 90 days in custody.
Court and NIA
The High Court ruled that he was not entitled to default bail after 90 days and dismissed his appeal.
Wani’s alleged role
Wani’s Defence
The reports do not provide a detailed defence response to the allegations against Wani.
Court and NIA
The NIA describes Wani as an active co-conspirator and alleges that he provided technical support, modified drones, attempted to make rockets, and worked with Umar Nabi.
Participation in the planned attack
Wani’s Defence
According to the chargesheet as reported, Wani backed out of being a suicide attacker in April 2025, citing religious objections and family financial distress.
Court and NIA
Investigators allege that Wani had initially been prepared as a suicide attacker and later supported the module in other technical capacities.
- Accused
- Jasir Bilal Wani alias Danish
- Court
- Delhi High Court, before Justices Prathiba M Singh and Vikas Mahajan
- Arresting agency
- National Investigation Agency
- Arrest
- November 2025
- Blast
- A Hyundai i20 exploded near Red Fort metro station at 6:52 p.m. on November 10, 2025
- Casualties
- 15 people were killed, including the alleged suicide bomber; one report said 20 people were injured, while another said several others were injured
- Alleged suicide bomber
- Dr. Umar Nabi, identified as the person behind the fatal explosion
