Supreme Court Grants AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava Three-Day Bail to Visit Ailing Brother

The Supreme Court has granted three days of interim bail to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Chaitar Vasava to visit his ailing brother. The relief came after Vasava challenged the Gujarat High Court’s earlier order allowing him only one day to meet his brother.

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal appeared on Vasava’s behalf in the Supreme Court. Advocate Puneet Juneja confirmed that the court had granted temporary bail for three days, taking into account the family circumstances and the seriousness of the request.

Why Did Chaitar Vasava Seek Interim Bail?

Vasava had approached the Gujarat High Court seeking permission to visit his sick brother and check on his health. The High Court granted him one day of bail, but the limited period reportedly created practical difficulties, prompting him to appeal to the Supreme Court.

The apex court subsequently extended the period to three days.

What Is the Case Against Chaitar Vasava?

The case dates back to October-November 2023, when forest officials removed crops grown on government forest land allegedly encroached upon by locals near Bogaj village in Narmada district.

According to the forest department’s complaint, Vasava called the officials to his residence in Dediapada under the pretext of discussing the land dispute. A heated argument allegedly followed, during which Vasava and his supporters assaulted the officials. The complaint also alleged that shots were fired into the air to intimidate the government employees and that extortion was demanded.

A case was registered at Dediapada police station under charges including rioting, violations of the Arms Act and extortion.

Court Sentences Vasava to Seven Years in Prison

On June 23, 2026, the Additional Sessions Court in Rajpipla, Narmada district, convicted nine accused, including Chaitar Vasava and his wife, Shakuntala Vasava, in the case.

The court sentenced them to seven years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed fines ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹96,000.

The Supreme Court’s latest order grants Vasava temporary relief to visit his ailing brother; it does not alter the conviction or sentence.