Uttarakhand HC Grants Default Bail to 50 in Haldwani Violence Case

The Uttarakhand High Court granted default bail to 50 accused in the Haldwani violence case, citing the police's failure to file a charge sheet within 90 days. The violence erupted on February 8 after authorities demolished structures in Banbhoolpura. The court dismissed the lower court's order extending the charge sheet filing deadline.

The Uttarakhand High Court has provided default bail to 50 individuals implicated in the Haldwani violence incident, emphasizing the absence of a charge sheet even after 90 days.

The violent clash erupted on February 8 in Banbhoolpura, Haldwani, following the demolition of encroachments including a madrasa. The incident resulted in six fatalities and injuries to around 100 police officers. A division bench, comprising Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari and Justice Pankaj Purohit, dismissed a subordinate court's order extending the charge sheet submission window.

Senior advocate Nitya Rama Krishnan represented the accused. During the unrest, demonstrators set the Banbhoolpura police station and nearby vehicles on fire, leading to a curfew that lasted for several days.

(With inputs from agencies.)