Nigerian granted bail after seven years in Indian prison
An Indian court has granted conditional bail to a Nigerian man, Ifeanyi Obi, who has been held in custody over a drug case for seven years without a speedy Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-granted-bail-after-seven-years-in-indian-prison/
An Indian court has granted conditional bail to Nigerian man Ifeanyi Obi, also known as Alex, who had been incarcerated for seven years on drug charges. The Bombay High Court in Goa stated that Obi could no longer be held in custody for unjust reasons after October 29, 2019. The court revealed that only seven of the 30 witnesses listed had come forward to testify, and the trial had exceeded a five-month deadline set for May 10, 2026.
The court argued that Obi's prolonged detention violated his fundamental right to life and personal liberty as the delays were not attributable to him. According to the prosecution, police had recovered a significant amount of contraband, including Rs 2 lakh in cash and eight packets containing various drugs, from Obi's rented premises.
The court ordered Obi to post a Rs 1 lakh bond with one surety and required him to provide a valid passport, visa, registration with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office in Goa, and disclose his residency details and source of funds before his release.
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