Delhi HC grants interim bail to MP Engineer Rashid to visit ailing father
The Delhi High Court has granted interim bail to Lok Sabha MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh for one week to visit his ailing father. The court imposed conditions including a personal bond and the presence of police personnel during his release. Rashid has been in custody for over six years and previously received bail on multiple occasions.
- ▪The Delhi High Court granted Abdul Rashid Sheikh one week of interim bail to visit his ailing father.
- ▪He must provide a personal bond of ₹1 lakh and be accompanied by two plainclothes police officers.
- ▪The court noted that Rashid has been in custody for over six years and previously received bail for 48 days.
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Delhi HC grants interim bail to MP Engineer Rashid to visit ailing fatherThe court also directed him to furnish a personal bond of ₹1 lakh along with a surety and restricted him to remain at his residence or at the place where his father is currently locatedPublished on: Apr 28, 2026 4:35 PM ISTBy Shruti KakkarShare viaCopy link The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted jailed Lok Sabha MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh one week of interim bail to enable him to meet his ailing father.The trial court, while rejecting his bail plea, had taken note of allegations that he attempted to influence witnesses.
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