British Activist Jailed in India for Nine Years Released on Bail, Rights Group Confirms

British Sikh activist Jagtar Singh Johal released after nine years in Indian custody. Court grants bail amid legal battle.

Editorial Desk

October 1, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — New Delhi, India — A British Sikh activist who spent nearly a decade in an Indian prison without being convicted has been granted bail, according to a human rights organization.

Jagtar Singh Johal, a Dumbarton native, was arrested in 2017 and detained on terrorism-related charges. After years of legal proceedings, a Delhi court recently approved his release on bail, marking a significant development in the case.

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Johal’s brother, Gurpreet Singh Johal, confirmed that the High Court overturned an earlier ruling and allowed his sibling to leave prison this week. The activist must now comply with strict conditions, including surrendering his British passport and avoiding public commentary on the case.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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