Tahawwur Hussain Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, has requested a Delhi court to allow him to talk to his family. The application will be heard by Special Judge Chander Jit Singh.
New Delhi: Today, On May 27, Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a man accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case, has filed an application before a Delhi court asking for permission to talk to his family.
He is currently in judicial custody and the application was submitted through his lawyer. The court is expected to hear the request on Wednesday.
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Rana, a 64-year-old businessman of Pakistani origin who also holds Canadian citizenship, is facing extradition to the United States for his alleged involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. The attacks had shocked the entire country and led to the deaths of 166 people, including foreigners.
His legal team has moved the application in the court of Special Judge Chander Jit Singh at Patiala House Courts. The application seeks the court’s approval for Rana to communicate with his family while he remains in judicial custody.
This request comes as part of his rights as an undertrial, as even people who are in jail awaiting trial are allowed to maintain contact with their families, subject to legal procedures and court permission.
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The court is likely to hear and decide on this request on Wednesday.
“The application, moved through Rana’s counsel, is likely to be taken up Wednesday before Special Judge Chander Jit Singh.”
“The 64-year-old Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman is currently in judicial custody.”
This move is being closely watched, especially considering the sensitive nature of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case, which involved international dimensions and serious charges of terrorism.
Rana’s extradition case has already drawn attention from both Indian and U.S. authorities. He is wanted in the United States on charges of providing support to terrorist activities, and his alleged connections with David Headley — another accused in the same case — have made him a significant figure in ongoing legal proceedings.
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The decision of the court on his present application will determine whether he will be allowed to talk to his family during this legal process. His team argues that this communication is a basic human right, especially when the accused is not yet convicted.
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