Supreme Court Allows Teesta Setalvad to Attend Amsterdam Film Festival
The Supreme Court of India has granted permission to activist Teesta Setalvad to travel to Amsterdam for the International Documentary Film Festival from November 14 to November 24. Setalvad, who is accused of fabricating evidence in the 2002 Godhra riots cases, will attend the festival as the producer of the documentary film ‘Cycle Mahesh’.
A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan approved her request, applying the same conditions as her previous travel to Malaysia. The Gujarat government, represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, did not oppose her plea. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing Setalvad, requested the release of her passport for visa processing.
Setalvad is currently on bail related to allegations of conspiring to defame the State of Gujarat and its then Chief Minister Narendra Modi over the 2002 riots. She was arrested in June 2022 but was granted regular bail by the Supreme Court in 2023 after her appeal against the Gujarat High Court’s decision.
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Supreme Court -: The Supreme Court is the highest court in India. It makes important decisions about laws and justice in the country.
Teesta Setalvad -: Teesta Setalvad is an activist in India. She works to help people who have been treated unfairly, especially during the 2002 Godhra riots.
Amsterdam Film Festival -: The Amsterdam Film Festival is an event where people show and watch documentary films. It takes place in Amsterdam, a city in the Netherlands.
International Documentary Film Festival -: This is a special event where filmmakers from around the world show their documentary films. Documentaries are movies about real-life events or stories.
2002 Godhra riots -: The 2002 Godhra riots were a series of violent events in Gujarat, India. They happened after a train was set on fire, leading to many people being hurt or killed.
Cycle Mahesh -: Cycle Mahesh is the name of a documentary film. Teesta Setalvad is the producer, which means she helped make the film.
Bail -: Bail is when someone accused of a crime is allowed to stay out of jail while waiting for their trial. They usually have to follow certain rules set by the court.