Overview

• The apex court revoked bail for Sekh Jamir, Sekh Nurai, Sekh Asraf, Jayanta Dome and Sekh Kabirul over the May 2, 2021 attack on a BJP supporter’s house and his wife.
• Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said the alleged assault amounted to a “grave attack on the roots of democracy” and noted the risk of trial interference given the accused’s political links.
• The order overturned Calcutta High Court bail grants from January and April 2023 after the CBI appealed, citing the accused’s non-cooperation in delaying proceedings.
• The bench directed the men to surrender within two weeks and instructed the trial court to conclude the case within six months, with coercive measures if they fail to comply.
• State authorities were instructed to ensure safety for the complainant and material witnesses following earlier police refusal to register the FIR.