Foreign Terror Probe Accused Get Bail While Indian Undertrials Struggle For Rights

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A Delhi Special Court has granted bail to seven foreign nationals investigated by the National Investigation Agency in a terrorism-related case, allowing them to travel home for a month. These individuals, including an American and six Ukrainians, were arrested in March 2026 on charges of drone assembly and electronic warfare training. This decision raises constitutional questions about balancing national security, investigative timelines, and personal liberty. The case highlights a disparity where foreign undertrials may access rights more readily than their Indian counterparts.