The Supreme Court on Friday eased the bail restrictions imposed on Uttar Pradesh MLA Abbas Ansari, son of late gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, in connection with a case under the UP Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986. The top court permitted him to travel outside the state, subject to prior intimation to the trial court and investigating officer.

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi directed Ansari to ensure that his cases are not delayed due to his absence and that he fully cooperates with ongoing trials.

“The petitioner is allowed to travel outside the state of UP, provided he furnishes details of his place of visit and contact number to the trial court and investigating officer, and further ensures that the trial proceedings are not ha

See Full Page