Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Supreme Court Upholds Bail, Right to Protest for IGJF Leader
Imagine a political leader, Prakash, who was arrested and granted bail.
The government tried to stop him from protesting or going to certain places.
The Supreme Court has now said he can protest, but he must not cause any trouble or violence.
He's also still not allowed to go to Darjeeling.
This is because of a case related to a past event where a police officer was killed.
The court decided his right to protest is important, but he needs to be responsible.
The Supreme Court upheld the bail of Prakash Gurung.
Gurung is a leader of the Indian Gorkha Janshakti Front (IGJF).
The court affirmed his right to participate in political gatherings.
The Bengal government challenged the bail in the Supreme Court.
The High Court previously modified the bail conditions.
- Who
- Prakash Gurung, a leader of the Indian Gorkha Janshakti Front.
- What
- The Supreme Court upheld his bail and right to protest.
- When
- The Supreme Court ruling was on Wednesday. The Calcutta High Court initially granted bail on April 7, 2025.
- Where
- The case involves events in Darjeeling and legal proceedings in Calcutta and at the Supreme Court.
- Why
- The Bengal government challenged the bail granted by the Calcutta High Court. The court found that the conditions had outlived their purpose, affirming the right to protest.
Bengal Government's Perspective
IGJF Perspective
Bail and Protests
Bengal Government's Perspective
The Bengal government sought to restrict Prakash Gurung's freedom and political activity by challenging his bail and protesting.
IGJF Perspective
The IGJF views the government's actions as targeted, aimed at suppressing their political activities due to Gurung's membership.
- Individual
- Prakash Gurung
- Organization
- Indian Gorkha Janshakti Front (IGJF)
- Court Ruling
- Supreme Court upheld bail
- Accusation
- Involved in murder case related to 2017 agitation
- Bail Conditions
- Restricted from entering Darjeeling district
- Legal Action
- Bengal government challenged bail