The Supreme Court had said that they would be at liberty to renew their bail pleas after the examination of the protected witnesses relied upon by the prosecution was completed, or after one year from January 5, 2026, whichever was earlier.

The police emphasized their roles differed from other accused and highlighted previous Supreme Court rulings denying bail due to risk profiles. | Latest News Delhi

The trial against the former JNU students is yet to begin, although six years have elapsed since their arrest.