JNU student leader granted bail by High Court over sedition charges
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NEW DELHI: JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar has been granted bail for six months on sedition charges by Delhi High Court.
The courts approved bail on a personal bond of Rs. 10,000 and advised him to cooperate in the investigation.
The court also put some conditions before him and JNU faculty members.
Kanhaiya’s lawyer said “The order cleared one thing that we have some evidence to prove the charges framed against Kanhaiya.”
Student leader’s family and supporters burst crackers and distributed sweets.
Delhi police opposed the bail and claimed that the release will boost the incidents of this type.
Police arrested Kanhaiya for sedition charges on Feb. 12 in connection with Afzal Guru’s event held at JNU.
Police claimed that they have evidence that Kanhaiya raised anti-India slogans but failed to produce.
He was also beaten on Feb.15 and 17 when he was taken to Patiala House Court.
The participants allegedly raised anti-India slogans and shouted pro Pakistan.
Police also arrested two other JNU students on sedition charges and are in the custody.
