Today, On 20th January, The Supreme Court directed the Jammu and Kashmir High Court registrar to ensure proper video conferencing (VC) facilities at the Jammu court for the trial of Yasin Malik. The bench also asked the registrars to submit their status reports by February 18. The CBI’s plea regarding the case has been scheduled for hearing on February 21.
Today, On 18th December, The Supreme Court stated that “if the trial is to be transferred, then all accused must be heard” as it granted an extension to six accused in prominent terror cases to respond to the CBI’s request for transferring the trial. The court highlighted the significance of procedural justice. The CBI’s plea aims to shift the trial to another jurisdiction to ensure impartiality. lding judicial fairness.