A Delhi court has permitted Shifaur Rehman, an All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) candidate, a five-day parole. This allows him to campaign in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. Judge Sameer Bajpai approved the release, which is scheduled from January 30 to February 3, for 12 hours each day. This decision followed a request from Rehman for temporary bail to take part in election activities.
Rehman, who is currently in custody, will have specific times each day to meet with voters. This unusual situation shows the difficulties faced by candidates who have legal matters to deal with. The judge acknowledged the need to balance the right to campaign with ongoing legal cases while granting the parole. The specific case involving Rehman is linked to another case with a co-accused. However, the judge explained that the current ruling was made to allow the candidate to participate in the democratic process.
Therefore, Rehman is able to take part in important campaign events during the final days before the election. Judge Bajpai recognized the complexities of the situation noting that “the present case and the case in which the co-accused M are linked.” Ultimately, his parole was approved. The court’s decision highlights the importance of candidates connecting with voters. It also shows how law and politics can sometimes intersect in complicated ways, especially during elections.