Supreme Court lets Ashish Mishra visit home for Diwali
In short
The Supreme Court let Ashish Mishra go home for Diwali. He is an accused in the Lakhimpur violence case, is out on bail, and must come back by October 16.
This matters because the case is still moving through trial, and the court wants it finished on time. The reporting does not say if any other bail rules changed.
What the reporting says
The Supreme Court allowed Ashish Mishra, an accused in the Lakhimpur violence case, to travel home for Diwali, according to a publisher summary. He is out on bail and must return by October 16 under court orders, while the court also noted the need for a timely conclusion to the trial. The reporting does not say whether the visit changes any other bail conditions.
Why it matters
The Supreme Court permitted Ashish Mishra, an accused in the Lakhimpur violence case, to travel home for Diwali and set an October 16 return deadline, according to the publisher summary. The court also said the trial should conclude in a timely manner. The immediate effect is a temporary travel allowance; the reporting does not provide any new ruling on the merits of the case.