Today, The Supreme Court granted regular bail to Alemla Jamir after six years’ custody under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, considering prolonged detention and her status as a woman. The Bench noted trial progress with many witnesses already examined.
NEW DELHI: Today, The Supreme Court granted regular bail to Alemla Jamir, an individual associated with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN), after she had spent six years in custody under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
A Bench consisting of Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh issued the ruling, noting that a significant portion of the trial had been completed and many witnesses had already been examined. The Court also considered Jamir’s prolonged detention and the fact that she is a woman.
The Bench stated that,
“Leave granted. Many of the witnesses have already been examined, and the appellant has been in incarceration for over six years. We also take note of the fact that the appellant herein is a lady. Taking all of the above into consideration, we are inclined to grant bail,”
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Sibal argued that the case presented by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) was “manufactured and false,” emphasizing that prolonged detention without a trial’s conclusion was unjustifiable. During the proceedings, ASG Bhati urged the bench to consider Jamir’s “profile,” highlighting her significant position within the organization.
Justice Sundresh responded,
“Yes, her husband is also absconding now. She can’t be left to suffer.”
Jamir was apprehended in 2019 at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, allegedly with Rs 72 lakh in cash. The NIA’s investigations suggested that these funds were intended to support NSCN(IM) activities. She faced multiple charges under Sections 10, 13, 17, 18, 20, and 21 of the UAPA, as well as Sections 120B, 384, and 471 of the Indian Penal Code, and Section 25 of the Arms Act.
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Previously, the Delhi High Court had denied her bail petition, citing her influential status within NSCN(IM) and concerns over possible witness tampering and evidence interference. The court found prima facie evidence of her involvement in terror financing and conspiracy.
Nevertheless, Jamir contended that NSCN(IM) is not a banned entity, arguing that it operates under the 1997 Ceasefire Agreement and the 2015 Framework Agreement with the Government of India. She claimed that her prosecution was politically motivated and lacked credible evidence.
The Supreme Court had issued a notice in July 2025 regarding Jamir’s Special Leave Petition contesting the Delhi High Court’s decision. With the latest ruling, the Supreme Court has provided her with long-awaited relief, asserting that continued detention without a trial’s conclusion would be unjust.
Senior Advocates Kapil Sibal and Tanveer Ahmed Mir represented Jamir, while Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Aishwarya Singh Bhati spoke for the respondents.
Case Title: Alemla Jamir v. National Investigation Agency
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