Supreme Court Permits Ashish Mishra Temporary Travel Amid Ongoing Trial

The Supreme Court has allowed Ashish Mishra, son of former union minister Ajay Mishra, to travel to Lakhimpur Kheri for his daughter's exams amid trial in the 2021 violence case. The court reaffirmed the importance of previous bail conditions and acknowledged the ongoing legal proceedings and challenges faced by the judiciary.

The Supreme Court has granted Ashish Mishra, son of former union minister Ajay Mishra, permission to visit his hometown from December 25 to 31. The visit is intended for family reasons, as his daughter prepares for her Class 12 board exams.

During the proceedings, a bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant noted that 36 witnesses have testified in the trial against Mishra and others in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, with 85 more to be examined. Acknowledging systemic burdens, the bench highlighted that numerous special courts face significant workloads.

The court reiterated that prior bail conditions would remain in effect, which restrict Mishra's political participation. It also directed him to stay away from Lakhimpur until the trial's conclusion. Allegations of witness influence were noted by the court, which sought a police report regarding these claims.

(With inputs from agencies.)