Today, On 18th August, The Delhi High Court reserved its order on MP Er Rashid’s plea challenging the Rs.4 lakh expenses imposed for attending Parliament, observing, “This man has not even got his liberty back, expenses are for jail to incur.”
The Delhi High Court has requested the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to respond to MP Engineer Rashid’s bail plea regarding a 2019 terror funding case. Rashid’s appeal challenges earlier charges and seeks to excuse a delay in his petition. The next hearing is scheduled for July 29 to address these issues.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has asked Baramulla MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh, also known as Engineer Rashid, to pay Rs 3.35 lakh for his travel from Tihar Jail to Parliament. Rashid is currently in jail under charges related to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). A Division Bench of Justices Chandra Dhari Singh and Anup Jairam Bhambhani noted that Rashid had already paid around Rs 1.45 lakh. The Court ruled that he must pay the remaining balance before his final hearing on who should bear the cost of his travel and security expenses.
