Bail, but No Justice for Jagtar Singh Johal The recent bail granted to British Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal after nearly nine years in Indian custody is a mixed outcome: it brings some relief, but also highlights the ongoing struggle for justice.
The Delhi High Court's decision to overturn the 2024 ruling denying him bail was likely influenced by the UN working group's 2022 finding that his detention was arbitrary.
Johal's case has been marred by controversy since his arrest in Punjab in 2017, shortly after he arrived in India for his wedding.