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Supreme Court asks UP to explain why no compensation for 1.5-month illegal detention
The case concerns a petitioner who remained in custody for 1.5 months after the Supreme Court ordered his release on bail, with the Court now addressing the delay and potential compensation.
Who it concerns: Petitioner: Saddam; Respondent: State of UP; Bench: Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice Manmohan.
What the court decided
- Directed the Jail Superintendent to release the petitioner immediately upon obtaining a personal bond of Rs. 10,000.
- Called upon the State to show cause why appropriate compensation should not be awarded for illegal detention.
- Directed the Registry to forward a copy of the order to the Chief Justice of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad.
- Listed the matter for the next hearing on 3-12-2026.
Also in the document
- The Court described the situation as 'very unusual' and 'disturbing', taking serious cognizance of the fact that the petitioner was still in jail despite a bail order dated 28th September 2026.
- The Court noted that no lawyer was ready to represent the petitioner in the concerned court, which contributed to the delay in executing the bail order.
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Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments
Court order · 4 Nov 2026
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