# Supreme Court Judge Recuses from Hearing Bail Plea

- Topic: india
- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 2026-07-21
- Original: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/supreme-court-judge-recuses-from-hearing-bail-plea-of-activist-surendra-gadling/article71248232.ece
- Language: en
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A Supreme Court judge recused himself from hearing a bail plea filed by activist Surendra Gadling, citing personal difficulties. This marks the third time a judge has recused themselves from hearing Gadling's bail plea without giving a reason. Gadling has been in custody for over seven years.

## Key takeaways

- Gadling's bail plea has been adjourned 11 times in the Supreme Court.
- He has been in custody since June 2018 without a trial.
- The recusal order does not disclose the reason behind the judge's decision.

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