Bail Granted to Karnataka Man in IIT Bombay Trespassing Case

A 22-year-old Mangalore resident, Bilal Ahmad Teli, was granted bail by the Esplanade Court in Mumbai. He had been accused of illegally residing on the IIT Bombay campus.

Teli was arrested following accusations that he conducted reconnaissance activities while pretending to be a student. He allegedly stayed at various hostels over a three-week period. Teli refuted these claims, highlighting his learning disability.

He further argued that his arrest was not communicated properly, rendering it illegal. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate V R Patil presided over the case, though a detailed order is pending.

(With inputs from agencies.)