The Supreme Court has granted Vikas Yadav four more weeks of interim bail to care for his ailing mother. He must submit proof of her surgery by May 27 and avoid contact with witnesses.
New Delhi: Today, On May 19, The Supreme Court of India has extended the interim bail of Vikas Yadav, who is serving a 25-year prison sentence in the 2002 Nitish Katara murder case.
This extension will allow him to continue taking care of his mother, who is said to be seriously unwell. The top court granted him four more weeks of interim bail.
A bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan heard the matter and passed the order on Monday.
During the hearing, the Supreme Court also directed Vikas Yadav to submit a document by May 27, which must prove that his mother has undergone surgery.
This condition was set to ensure that the grounds on which bail was granted remain valid and genuine.
Earlier on April 24, the Supreme Court had granted him interim bail with strict conditions.
These included that Vikas Yadav must remain inside his home in Ghaziabad during the bail period and that he must not attempt to speak to or influence any of the witnesses related to the case.
This specifically includes Neelam Katara, the mother of the victim, Nitish Katara.
As per the court’s order,
“the convict shall remain confined to his house in Ghaziabad”
and must not
“communicate with the case’s witnesses, including Katara’s mother Neelam Katara.”
This condition was imposed to maintain the fairness of the legal proceedings and ensure that no attempt is made to influence the ongoing judicial process.
Vikas Yadav was convicted in the 2002 murder of Nitish Katara, a young man who was in a relationship with his sister.
The case drew national attention and was widely seen as an example of an “honour killing.”
The trial and conviction went through several legal stages over the years, with the courts upholding the seriousness of the crime.
The Supreme Court’s decision to extend the interim bail reflects its consideration for humanitarian grounds while also maintaining judicial supervision through legal conditions.
The requirement to file medical proof of his mother’s surgery ensures that the interim bail is not misused.
The next important date in this case is May 27, by which time Vikas Yadav must submit the required documentation to the court.
The court is expected to take a further decision based on the authenticity of the medical evidence provided.
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