The Bombay High Court quashed a 2018 special court order directing authorities to share confidential records with 26/11 accused Abu Jundal, calling his request a “fishing and roving inquiry.” The court said the demand was a belated and tactical move unrelated to the main terror case.
A Delhi court has granted 26/11 terror accused Tahawwur Rana the permission for one supervised phone call to his family, subject to jail regulations. The court has requested reports on his health and future communication rights. Rana, a Pakistani-Canadian businessman, is involved in the planning of the Mumbai attacks.
Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal welcomed the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a key figure in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, attributing it to efforts by both UPA and NDA governments. The NIA seeks to uncover the broader conspiracy linked to Rana’s role, emphasizing the need for justice for the victims and the investigation’s significance.
The US Supreme Court rejected an emergency plea by Tahawwur Rana, an accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, seeking to block his extradition to India. Rana had opposed his transfer, but the court dismissed his request. With this decision, his extradition process moves forward. India has been pursuing his return to face trial.
26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana has asked the US Supreme Court to stop his extradition to India, fearing torture. He said that being a Muslim of Pakistani origin, he could face ill-treatment. Rana claims that sending him to India would put his life in danger. His request aims to stop the process, raising human rights issues.