New Delhi, Oct 9 (UNI) The Supreme Court today permitted Ashish Mishra, son of former union minister Ajay Mishra and an accused in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence case, to visit his hometown on October 20 to celebrate Diwali with his family.

A Bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi directed that the earlier condition barring political workers or members of the public from participating in the celebrations will continue to apply.

During the hearing, senior advocate Siddharth Dave, appearing for Mishra, sought permission for his client to travel to Lakhimpur and assured the Court that he would return by October 22.

The Bench allowed the request, reiterating that Mishra must abide by all bail conditions.

The Court also took note of the status of the trial, obse

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