The Supreme Court stressed that every accused has a fundamental right to a fair and speedy trial, ruling that no individual can be left languishing in jail endlessly without their case being heard and decided.
The investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people, has been handed to the NIA. A major search for the involved Lashkar terrorists is underway in Kashmir, with eyewitness accounts being collected. Officials identified 14 local terrorists, intensifying security measures and offering rewards for assistance in apprehending suspects.
The NIA has opposed Tahawwur Rana’s request to speak with his family due to concerns he may leak sensitive information related to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case. The agency emphasized the case’s crucial stage and the need to prioritize security and national interest over Rana’s family communications, which could jeopardize their investigation.
The judge handling the trial in the 2008 Malegaon blast case has been transferred. The incident involved a bomb explosion near a mosque in Malegaon on September 29, 2008. Six people lost their lives and over 100 were injured in the blast. The case has been ongoing for several years, dealing with serious charges and multiple accused.
Today, On 13rd February, The Supreme Court denied bail to the accused in the 2020 Bengaluru riots case, emphasizing the seriousness of the charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The court directed the Karnataka government to establish additional special UAPA courts to expedite trials and reduce judicial backlog. This move aims to ensure swift justice and address delays in handling cases related to public safety and national security.
The Supreme Court clarified that the NIA court in Delhi can continue hearing the case of Engineer Rashid. He was arrested in 2019 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in a terror funding case. Rashid remains in jail as an accused in the matter. The ruling affirms the jurisdiction of the NIA court over the proceedings.