Justice Manisha Batra observed that the petitioner was alleged to be in constant contact with Pakistan-based intelligence agencies. “During the course of investigation, it has been found that the petitioner was in constant touch with intelligence agencies of Pakistan over the phone. Justice Manisha Batra was hearing a bail plea by the ex-serviceman. Justice Manisha Batra was hearing a bail plea by the ex-serviceman. She submitted that considering the gravity of the allegations and their bearing on national security, the ex-serviceman did not deserve the concession of regular bail, and sought to dismiss the plea.