New Delhi: The Supreme Court has granted two-week parole to Bharatiya Janata Party leader Varun Gandhi.
The apex court has asked Varun to give a new undertaking to the Superintendent of Police at Etah.
The Supreme Court was slated to decide on the leader's release from Etah jail on Thursday. Varun had challenged his detention under National Security Act (NSA) by Mayawati government for his hate speeches.
During the last hearing, the Supreme Court had indicated that his detention was harsh and said Varun can be released if he gives an undertaking that he will not make such provocative speeches in future.
The court also asked the Uttar Pradesh government whether such undertaking is acceptable to them. Vaun has given his undertaking to the District Magistrate, Philibit, which had been sent to the government.
"If he gives an undertaking that he will not make any such provocative speeches, then his plea could be considered," a Bench headed by Chief Justice K G Balakrishnan had said, posting the matter for further hearing for April 16.
Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the BJP candidate from Pilibhit in Uttar Pradesh, had said his client was ready to accept any condition as time was running out for the campaigning and he has to file the nomination papers which was starting on April 17.