On September 25, 2025, the Supreme Court of India released Faiz Mohammad on bail, reversing a July 10, 2025, Chhattisgarh High Court order rejecting his initial bail plea. The ruling, made by Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih, is in relation to Criminal Appeal No. 4274/2025, emerging from Special Leave Petition (Crl.) No. 11729/2025.

Faiz Mohammad was arrested on April 6, 2025, in relation to FIR No. 0105, dated April 5, 2025, at Pulgaon Police Station, Durg, Chhattisgarh. The charges were laid under Sections 108 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. After staying in custody for more than five months, Mohammad made an appeal for relief after the High Court of Chhattisgarh rejected his application for bail.

   

The Supreme Court, hearing arguments of Mohammad's lawyers, led by advocate Kaustubh Shukla, and representatives of the State, including advocate Prashant Singh, observed that the trial had not yet started even though the prosecution intended to examine more than 20 witnesses. Keeping in view the character of the charges and the initial stage of the process, the court found further detention unnecessary.

The bench reserved the High Court's challenged order and ordered Mohammad's release on bail on such terms and conditions as the trial court would decide. The court underlined that any violation of such conditions or absence from trial proceedings without valid reason could lead to the cancellation of bail. It also made it clear that the granting of bail and accompanying observations do not impact the merits of the case, keeping the trial afloat.

This judgment shows that the Supreme Court is keen to protect personal liberty in instances of extended pre-trial detention, especially if trials are postponed. Mohammad now has to comply with the conditions imposed by the trial court and engage with the legal process.