Delhi riots: Activists Natasha Narwal, Devangana Kalita freed after one year in detention

Student activists Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita, detained for more than a year were released on bail on June 17, in a high-profile case that is now headed to the Supreme Court. Asif Tanha was already out on custody parole to write his final year BA examinations of Jamia Milia Islamia University, New Delhi. They were arrested under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act in May, last year, in the Delhi riots case, triggered after protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

Three Indian student activists detained for more than a year -- including on terrorism-related charges -- for protesting a citizenship law were released on bail on June 17, in a high-profile case that is now headed to the Supreme Court. Credit: AFP Photo

The trio was arrested by Delhi Police in May last year for protesting against the CAA. Credit: AFP Photo

Natasha Narwal, 32, Devangana Kalita, 31, and Asif Iqbal Tanha, 25, were charged under several laws, including anti-terrorism legislation, for allegedly plotting riots in Delhi by taking part in the demonstrations. Credit: PTI Photo

Student activists Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita get clicked outside Tihar jail, after a court ordered their immediate release in the north-east Delhi riots

On June 15, the Delhi High Court ruled that the trio were to be released on bail, setting aside a trial court's orders that they would have to remain in custody. Credit: PTI Photo

Kalita said outside the jail that she welcomed the High Court's decision to uphold the

Narwal, who was given bail for three weeks in May to attend the funeral of her father who died from Covid-19, said they would continue to fight for the rights of others who were detained. Credit: PTI Photo

Devangana Kalita and Natasha Narwal and other activists shout slogans after being released from Tihar jail in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Devangana Kalita and Natasha Narwal shout slogans after being released from Tihar jail in New Delhi. Credit: PTI Photo

Devangana Kalita and Natasha Narwal shout slogans after being released from Tihar jail in New Delhi. Credit: AFP Photo