Delhi Court Grants Bail to US National Van Dyke in Terror-Conspiracy Case
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Summary
Earlier this month, the agency filed a chargesheet against Van Dyke and six Ukrainian citizens for alleged illegal entry, stay and movement in India, but did not invoke the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Key Facts
TypeNews
SourceDeccan Chronicle
PublishedFriday, 18 September 2026
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 20 million government employees
Key Numbers
20 million central + state government employees
Rs 3.3 lakh crore transferred via DBT
1,500+ services on UMANG app
UAPA cases: 5,000+ pending
Key Authorities
PMOCabinet SecretariatDARPGNITI AayogMinistry of Home Affairs
Key Stakeholders
Civil ServantsState GovernmentsJudiciaryCitizensHuman Rights DefendersMedia & Press
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
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DescriptionFriday, 18 September 2026via barandbench
Earlier this month, the agency filed a chargesheet against Van Dyke and six Ukrainian citizens for alleged illegal entry, stay and movement in India, but did not invoke the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
A Delhi court on Friday granted default bail to Matthew Aaron Van Dyke, a US national who was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in March this year. Special NIA Judge Prashant Sharma of the Rouse Avenue Court granted bail to Van Dyke on a personal bond of ₹1 lakh and a surety of the same amount. In its order, the Court noted that the chargesheet filed by the NIA was "piecemeal" as it pertained to Section 21 and 23 of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 only. It said that as
DescriptionSaturday, 19 September 2026via deccan_chronicle
Earlier this month, the agency filed a chargesheet against Van Dyke and six Ukrainian citizens for alleged illegal entry, stay and movement in India, but did not invoke the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Special Judge Prashant Sharma granted VanDyke bail on a personal bond of ₹1 lakh and a surety of the same amount. The court directed him not to leave Delhi.
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