She Is A Lady In Incarceration For Over 6 Years: Supreme Court Grants Bail To Alemla Jamir In Terror Funding Case

The Supreme Court, today, granted bail to the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah) Leader Alemla Jamir, .

In July 2025, the Supreme Court had issued notice in the Special Leave Petition filed by her assailing the order of the Delhi High Court which rejected her bail application.

The Bench of Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice N. Kotiswar Singh ordered, "Leave granted. Many of the witnesses have already been examined, and the Appellant has been in incarceration for over six years. We also take note of the fact that the Appellant herein is a lady. Taking all of the above into consideration, we are inclined to grant bail."

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal appeared for the Petitioner, whereas ASG Aishwarya Singh Bhati appeared for the Respondents.

Bhati said, "Your Lordships have noted her profile."

Justice Sundresh said, "Yes. Her Husband is also absconding now. She can't be left to suffer."

Bhati said, "May note her own profile. She is herself the Vice President of this movement, and six witnesses have been examined." 

Background

Alemla Jamir was accused under Sections 10, 13, 17, 18, 20 and 21 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for raising and collecting funds for the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah) [NSCN(IM)], which the investigation alleges is a terrorist organisation.

The bail application was dismissed by the Delhi High Court, citing the likelihood of influencing witnesses and tampering with the evidence, as she is alleged to be a highly influential person, holding a high position in the NSCN(IM). Further, the chargesheet established a prima facie involvement in the alleged terror funding and conspiracy.

In 2019, Jamir was intercepted at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, with Rs. 72 lakhs in cash. Investigations revealed alleged links to NSCN(IM), with claims that the money was intended to support its operations. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) took over the case and filed charges under Sections 120B, 384, and 471 of the IPC, Sections 17, 18, 20, and 21 of the UAPA, and Section 25 of the Arms Act.

However, Jamir contended that the NSCN(IM) was not declared a terrorist organization and relied on agreements such as the 1997 Ceasefire Agreement and the 2015 Framework Agreement to argue its legitimacy.

Cause Title: Alemla Jamir V. National Investigation Agency (Diary No. 33716/2025)