Supreme Court grants bail to Aadya Prasad Tiwari in Mahant Narendra Giri death case

The Hindu
The Hindu
2h ago
The Supreme Court granted bail to Aadya Prasad Tiwari, accused in the 2021 death of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad head Mahant Narendra Giri, citing slow trial progress and his long custody.
Supreme Court grants bail to Aadya Prasad Tiwari in Mahant Narendra Giri death case
A What happened
The Supreme Court granted bail to Aadya Prasad Tiwari, an accused in the 2021 death of Mahant Narendra Giri, and set aside an Allahabad High Court order dated October 14, 2025 that had denied bail. The court noted Tiwari had been in custody since September 22, 2021 and said the trial was likely to take time because the CBI proposed examining about 150 witnesses but had examined only three. The court also observed that, based on records, Tiwari did not appear to be the principal accused.
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Key insights

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    Slow witness examination influenced the bail decision: The Supreme Court cited that the CBI proposed examining about 150 witnesses but had examined only three, and said the trial was unlikely to conclude in the near future.

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    Bail was tied to conduct and attendance conditions: The Supreme Court warned against any inducement, threat, or promise to witnesses, required diligent attendance at trial proceedings unless exempted, and allowed bail cancellation for breaches.

Takeaways

The Supreme Court admitted Aadya Prasad Tiwari to bail in the Mahant Narendra Giri death case, citing prolonged custody, slow trial progress, and conditions to protect the trial process.

Topics

Investigations Law & Public Safety Crime & Justice Courts

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