Supreme Court Extends Vikas Yadav's Bail: A 2002 Case Update

The Supreme Court extended interim bail for Vikas Yadav, who is serving a 25-year sentence for the 2002 murder of Nitish Katara, to care for his sick mother. The court requires Yadav to remain at home in Ghaziabad and avoid case-related contacts. He must approach the Delhi High Court for remission.

The Supreme Court has granted an additional four weeks of interim bail to Vikas Yadav, currently serving a 25-year prison sentence in connection with the 2002 Nitish Katara murder case. This extension allows Yadav to attend to his ailing mother.

A bench comprising Justices M M Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh has instructed Yadav to seek remission from the Delhi High Court. Previous decisions by the top court also granted Yadav temporary release on medical grounds.

The court, referencing a report from AIIMS regarding Yadav's mother's health, articulated the conditions of the bail: Vikas Yadav must stay confined to his residence in Ghaziabad and refrain from contacting witnesses related to the case, including Neelam Katara, to ensure adherence to justice proceedings.