Delhi Court Releases Jose Inacio Cota on Bail in London Pub Rape Case
A Delhi court has ordered the release of Jose Inacio Cota, who is accused in the 2017 London Pub Rape case, after the Delhi High Court granted him interim bail for six months. The court’s decision came after considering another pending case against him in Goa.
Details of the Bail
Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma of the Delhi High Court granted interim bail to Cota on July 10. The bail was granted without delving into the merits of the case, as the extradition order had already been challenged by Cota in 2023.
Cota’s petition for bail was filed by advocates Arpit Batra and Nihal P Kamat under Section 439 Cr.P.C., read with Section 25 of the Extradition Act. The Central Government’s counsel argued that extradition is not possible until the criminal case in Goa is resolved.
Conditions of the Bail
The High Court set strict conditions for Cota’s bail:
- He must furnish a personal bond of Rs one lakh with a similar amount of surety.
- He must surrender his passport.
- He must report to the local police station in Goa every Friday at 05:00 PM.
- He must remain within the territory of Goa and cannot leave the state without informing the concerned court.
- He cannot travel abroad without permission from the trial courts in New Delhi.
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Delhi Court -: A court in Delhi, the capital city of India, where legal cases are heard and decided.
Jose Inacio Cota -: A person who has been accused in a legal case and is now released on bail.
Bail -: A temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on the condition that a sum of money is lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.
London Pub Rape Case -: A legal case involving an incident that happened in a pub (a place where people drink alcohol) in London, where someone was accused of rape.
Interim Bail -: A temporary release from jail for a short period, in this case, six months.
Delhi High Court -: A higher court in Delhi that has the authority to make important legal decisions.
Goa -: A state in India known for its beaches and tourism, where another case against Cota is pending.
Passport -: An official document issued by a government, certifying the holder’s identity and citizenship, and allowing them to travel abroad.
Local Police Station -: A place where police officers work and where people can report crimes or seek help.
