Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Nashik Court Grants Nida Khan Conditional Bail in Conversion Case
A court in Nashik gave Nida Khan conditional bail.
The case involves allegations of attempts at religious conversion and harm to religious feelings.
It is the second case connected with the investigation.
The second case was registered at Mumbai Naka Police Station on May 6.
The prosecution said Nida’s arrest was needed to collect more evidence.
Her lawyer said arrest was not necessary.
The court allowed her to remain out on bail after hearing both sides.
She must pay a ₹50,000 bail bond, stay in Nashik district unless permitted to leave, and provide documents requested by investigators.
District and Sessions Judge A. V. Kharkar granted Nida Khan conditional bail on Thursday, August 20.
The bail concerns a second case registered at Mumbai Naka Police Station on May 6.
Nida Khan must provide a ₹50,000 bail bond under the court’s order.
She cannot leave Nashik district without prior permission from the court.
The prosecution alleged a religious-conversion conspiracy, while the defense argued arrest was unnecessary.
- Who
- Nida Khan, the suspect in the TCS case, and the Nashik District and Sessions Court.
- What
- Nida Khan was granted conditional bail in the second religious-conversion-related case.
- When
- The bail was granted on Thursday, August 20; the second case was registered on May 6.
- Where
- The case was registered at Mumbai Naka Police Station in Nashik, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The prosecution alleged a religious-conversion conspiracy and said Nida’s arrest was needed to gather evidence; the defense disputed the need for arrest.
Prosecution’s Position
Defense’s Position
Need for Arrest
Prosecution’s Position
The prosecution argued that Nida Khan’s arrest was necessary to obtain further information and evidence during the investigation.
Defense’s Position
The defense argued that there was no need to arrest Nida Khan.
Alleged Conduct
Prosecution’s Position
The prosecution alleged that Nida Khan was involved in a conspiracy relating to religious conversion and harm to religious sentiments.
Defense’s Position
The defense challenged the necessity of arrest but, according to the article, did not provide a separate detailed account of the allegations.
- Court
- District and Sessions Court, Nashik
- Judge
- A. V. Kharkar
- Bail bond
- ₹50,000
- Case location
- Mumbai Naka Police Station
- Case registration date
- May 6
- Travel restriction
- Nida Khan must not leave Nashik district without prior court permission
- Investigation condition
- She must submit documents requested by the investigating officer