The Delhi High Court has listed April 22, 2026, to hear the National Investigation Agency’s appeal seeking death penalty for Yasin Malik. The court granted four weeks to the NIA to file its response, observing that there was “no urgency” as Malik is already serving a life sentence.
The Supreme Court urged the Centre and Delhi government to consider setting up a special court for a day-to-day trial in an ISIS-linked NIA case, citing serious delays. The court warned that prolonged trials under special laws could force courts to grant bail due to violation of personal liberty.
The Supreme Court held that while Article 21 rights are vital, they cannot be the only basis for bail in cases involving national security. The Court said individual liberty is secondary when the country’s sovereignty and integrity are at risk.
The Supreme Court questioned the NIA for repeatedly delaying Shabir Ahmed Shah’s bail hearing in the terror-funding case. The Court fixed the next date as January 7 and made it clear that no further adjournments will be allowed.
A group of 44 retired Supreme Court and High Court judges has condemned the “motivated” campaign targeting CJI Surya Kant over his remarks in the Rohingya case. They said routine legal questions were twisted into false allegations of prejudice, harming judicial independence.
Parliament’s Winter Session 2025 opened with PM Modi urging the Opposition not to turn the House into a stage for “theatrics” while pushing key GST and excise reform Bills. A heated debate is expected as the Opposition demands discussion on SIR, AQI, security concerns, and new labour laws.
The Delhi High Court told the CBFC to consider sending the Dhurandhar film dispute to the Army. It made the remark while hearing objections from Major Mohit Sharma’s parents about unauthorized portrayals in the movie and covert details.
Family of Late Major Mohit Sharma has approached the Delhi High Court seeking to stop the release of the film ‘Dhurandhar’. They claim the movie was made “without obtaining permission from either the Indian Army or his family.”
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.
After nearly seven years, the trial against 26/11 accused Abu Jundal will restart as the Bombay High Court quashes a 2018 order blocking proceedings. The court’s decision ends a long legal halt in one of India’s most significant terror cases.
