Supreme Court Defers Surendra Gadling’s Bail Plea Again in 2016 Surajgarh Arson Case

The Supreme Court deferred by another month the bail plea of lawyer-activist Surendra Gadling in the 2016 Surajgarh arson case, where he has remained in custody for nearly seven years without trial.

The Court proposed fixing timelines to complete procedural steps, including calling trial records, framing charges, and scheduling hearings, before taking up the bail plea again.

Gadling argued that prolonged incarceration violated his liberty and cited repeated trial delays.

The Court stated it would also examine whether adequate judicial arrangements exist to conclude the trial expeditiously. The matter is listed after one month.