April 30, 2024
On April 30, Delhi Police informed the Sessions Court in Delhi that Teesta Setalvad has been named in a chargesheet filed by it in the case related to NewsClick. The police alleged that “Sabrang India” portal run by Teesta Setalvad had received funds from Prabir Purkayastha, who is the main accused in NewsClick case.
July 1, 2023
On July 1, 2023, Gujarat High Court rejects Teesta Setalvad’s bail plea and asks her to surrender immediately.
July 19, 2023
Supreme Court granted regular bail to Teesta Setalvad by overturning Gujarat HC order as it critiqued the High Court’s reasoning as perverse.
July 20, 2023
On July 20, Ahmedabad city Sessions Court rejected Teesta Setalvad’s application seeking discharge from the criminal case accusing her of fabricating evidence related to the 2002 Gujarat violence.
September 3, 2022
After completing formalities at the trial court, Teesta Setalvad is released from Sabarmati Jail in Ahmedabad.
September 2, 2022
Supreme Court grants Teesta Setalvad interim bail till her bail application is heard by the Gujarat High Court. Setalvad asked to deposit Passport and cooperate with investigations.
September 1, 2022
Supreme Court indicates it is inclined to grant bail to Teesta Setalvad. Makes a series of observations about FIR contents, long period of adjournment, absence of chargesheet etc. Hearing adjourned to September 2.
August 30, 2022
State makes a series of baseless allegations, case adjourned to September 1.
August 25, 2022
State asks for more time. Supreme Court reminds State that petitioner has been behind bars for a long period. Case adjourned to August 30.
August 22, 2022
Teesta Setalvad moves Supreme Court. Court issues notice to Gujarat Government, hearing to take place on August 25.
August 3, 2022
Teesta Setalvad moves Gujarat High Court for bail. HC issues notice to government and sets September 19 as date for hearing. No interim relief granted.
July 30, 2022
Additional Sessions Judge DD Thakkar denies Teesta Setalvad bail.
July 20, 2022
State continues to make submissions, bail hearing to continue on July 21
July 15, 2022
State makes last minute submissions, hearing adjourned to July 20
July 8, 2022
State seeks more time to file a response, bail hearing adjourned to July 15
July 6, 2022
Additional Sessions Judge DD Thakkar admits Setalvad’s plea for regular bail, and issues notice to State. Bail hearing scheduled for July 8.
July 2, 2022
State tells court Teesta's custodial interrogation not required any more. Court remands Teesta to judicial custody for 14 days pending bail.
June 26, 2022
Teesta Setalvad arrested formally, taken for medical examination. Judicial magistrate remands Teesta Setalvad to police custody till July 1
June 25, 2022
Teesta Setalvad detained from her Mumbai home by Gujarat ATS personnel. She says she was physically assaulted when she demanded to speak to her lawyer, and was not shown even a warrant or FIR till the lawyer arrived. Setalvad is taken to the Santacruz Police Station where she files a complaint about the assault and expresses concerns over her safety. She is taken by road to Ahmedabad.
