The Supreme Court has intervened in an unusual case where a man remained in judicial custody for nearly six weeks despite being granted bail by the apex court itself. The accused, Saddam, was granted regular bail on September 28, 2026, in a case registered in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh. However, his release was delayed because no lawyer was reportedly willing to represent him before the trial court to complete the formalities required for his release. Taking serious note of the situation, a Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manmohan directed the jail superintendent to release him immediately on furnishing a personal bond of ₹10,000. The Court also asked the Uttar Pradesh Government to explain why compensation should not be awarded for his continued detention despite the earlier bail order. A copy of the order was directed to be forwarded to the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court.