Controversial Bail: Former AASU Leader Sankarjyoti Baruah's Legal Battle

Sankarjyoti Baruah, former AASU general secretary, was granted interim bail by the Gauhati High Court after being arrested for alleged assault at a petrol pump. The incident led to widespread protests. Despite prior accusations against him, he was bailed as the charges escalated, making the case temporarily non-bailable.

The Gauhati High Court has given interim bail to Sankarjyoti Baruah, ex-general secretary of the All Assam Students' Union (AASU), following his arrest last May for alleged assault at a petrol pump in Dibrugarh district.

Senior advocate Angshuman Bora, representing Baruah, confirmed his likely release by Tuesday, after receiving a certified order. Although initially bailable, one case against Baruah turned non-bailable with police adding an 'attempt to murder' charge.

Sankarjyoti Baruah's legal ordeal has ignited regional protests, responding to the allegations and controversial handcuffing by police. A 12-hour bandh was enforced, contesting police actions, while AASU distanced itself from Baruah due to prior allegations of sexual misconduct against him.